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FEATURES<br />
13 AUTOX #3 @ Devens<br />
14 Polo and <strong>Porsche</strong>s @ Myopia Polo <strong>Club</strong><br />
15 <strong>Porsche</strong> <strong>Club</strong> at the Drive-In<br />
16 Zone 1 Autocross<br />
17 NER DE @ WATKINS GLEN<br />
18 <strong>Porsche</strong>Fest 2010 @ Larz Anderson Auto Museum<br />
19 Angel Flight Charity Report<br />
20 Editor’s Mailbox<br />
21 <strong>Porsche</strong> News<br />
22 Tech Tactics @ EPE - Report / Photos<br />
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24 Collings Foundation Tour - Report / Photos<br />
26 AUTOX #2 - Report / Photos<br />
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DEPARTMENTS<br />
COLUMNS<br />
COVER<br />
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Calendar<br />
Marketplace<br />
Board <strong>of</strong> Directors<br />
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New Member Roster<br />
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On the Edge<br />
Around the Cones<br />
Four Speeds & Drum Brakes<br />
Flat Sixer<br />
Minutes Of The Board<br />
Double Clutching<br />
One Track Mind<br />
Upshifting<br />
Torqued Up<br />
Cover Photo<br />
Cover photo <strong>of</strong> cars outside EPE<br />
at the recent tech session by<br />
Adrianne Ross.<br />
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by Susana Weber.<br />
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On the Edge<br />
Adrianne Ross<br />
Ok everybody it’s been a big month – so<br />
buckle-up. So many things have happened<br />
in one little month! I had an epiphany about driving,<br />
and shopping, I learned some really interesting<br />
things about <strong>Porsche</strong>s, I went to the races, I<br />
volunteered, I was called a “car geek”, I drove and<br />
drove and drove….so many things.<br />
Recently, a very good friend <strong>of</strong> mine called me<br />
a “car geek.” Really? A car….geek? Hmmmmm I<br />
don’t see myself as much <strong>of</strong> a geek, but umm,<br />
maybe. Originally the term referred to a carnival<br />
performer <strong>of</strong>ten billed as a wild man whose act<br />
usually includes biting the head <strong>of</strong>f a live chicken,<br />
bat, snake or bugs. Ummm, no.<br />
How about this definition? One who passionately<br />
pursues skill (especially technical skill) and<br />
imagination, not mainstream social acceptance.<br />
Ooh, that sounds promising. Ok I’ll take that.<br />
I read a LOT <strong>of</strong> high-performance car magazines.<br />
Why? I have no idea really. Sometimes for<br />
ideas for our little publication, and sometimes<br />
just because I want to confirm how I feel about<br />
The steering reacts at thought speed to every<br />
input. And you can download ridiculous<br />
amounts <strong>of</strong> data through your palms...<br />
certain cars. Like, a few months ago in Motor<br />
Trend, I read a review <strong>of</strong> the Boxster’s “almost pornographic”<br />
intimacy with the road. And I thought<br />
“Yes!” that’s a very nice way <strong>of</strong> putting it! Here’s<br />
another from Top Gear Magazine, “The Supperleggra<br />
may be easy to drive, but it never ever<br />
stops mainlining information. Which is knackering.<br />
The steering reacts at thought speed to every<br />
input. And you can download ridiculous amounts<br />
<strong>of</strong> data through your palms; at one point driving<br />
across a cobbled section <strong>of</strong> roundabout, I could<br />
not only tell you the shape and size <strong>of</strong> the block<br />
paving, but that one <strong>of</strong> the sets on the right hand<br />
side <strong>of</strong> the car was loose.” Yes! I know exactly how<br />
that feels!<br />
Moving on, the NER went to visit EPE, ask questions<br />
and eat good food (which is really pretty<br />
typical <strong>of</strong> this bunch. (Who knew that <strong>Porsche</strong><br />
people would be foodies?) Jerry Pellegrino was<br />
our host for the morning, and took us for a tour<br />
<strong>of</strong> his shop, and the cars he was working on<br />
then. There’s quite a few tidbits about the outing<br />
already in this issue, so I won’t go into detail. But<br />
I would like to also extend my thanks to Jerry for<br />
having us, and being such a good sport about all<br />
the questions. Thanks Jerry!<br />
Next I took a drive out to Watkins Glen to the<br />
Zone 1 “Clash at the Glen.” Wow! What a time this<br />
was for a newbie! First, for those <strong>of</strong> you who don’t<br />
know, it was a <strong>Club</strong> Race event. So, everyone driving<br />
there has some experience on a track, and it’s<br />
not like a DE, this IS a competiton, and you ARE<br />
timed.<br />
It was like a whole new ball game out there with<br />
this one, and it was SO exciting! I really just went<br />
to hang out for one day; to see some new friends<br />
race, and to volunteer if I could. But what I got<br />
was another few hundred lessons in <strong>Porsche</strong>s,<br />
what they can do, what they probably shouldn’t<br />
be doing, and the quality <strong>of</strong> people in the club.<br />
I met quite a few new folks who are members <strong>of</strong><br />
NER, and again, they were warm, and wonderful<br />
and welcoming. I met some people that I<br />
already know as well, and they were also just as<br />
nice as they could be, answering my questions,<br />
and taking me on mini tours <strong>of</strong> the<br />
track. It was really cool! I even got to<br />
hang out in the hot pits…and again,<br />
learned a lot.<br />
The weekend was over way too<br />
quickly though, and soon it was time<br />
to go home. My head swimming<br />
with images from the track, and some social time<br />
squeezed in, I hoped in my car, and drove the 5<br />
hours home. If you’re the littlest bit interested in<br />
driving your <strong>Porsche</strong> on a track, even if it needs a<br />
few modifications you don’t plan to make now….<br />
I highly recommend you find a time when a PCA<br />
group is on one <strong>of</strong> the 4 tracks within reasonable<br />
distance to Boston, and go and hang out for the<br />
day.<br />
We also went to the Collings Foundation this<br />
past month. What a cool place this is! Thanks so<br />
much to the Collings family for having us! It’s a<br />
really great collection, and they have a full table<br />
<strong>of</strong> events that run at different times <strong>of</strong> the year.<br />
Check it out on the web.<br />
The Board is planning some very good stuff for<br />
the late summer. Old, or new, been there or not…<br />
you should come replace divots with us, or take<br />
in the movie at the drive-in in your favorite car.<br />
I’m excited about these events, and we’d love to<br />
see you there!<br />
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Around The Cones<br />
Steve Ross<br />
Now that June is here, we finally have some<br />
time to take a breath after the busy schedule<br />
that we have had during May. The Ramble and<br />
Novice Day at NHMS were covered last month.<br />
The following weekend we hosted in incredible<br />
84 autocrossers at Devens. A week later, 35 avid<br />
tech types gathered at EPE for a discussion <strong>of</strong><br />
all things <strong>Porsche</strong>, particularly the mechanical<br />
aspects, courtesy <strong>of</strong> Jerry Pellegrino. June kicked<br />
<strong>of</strong>f with some 60-some-odd members (many <strong>of</strong><br />
them first-timers) visiting the Collings Foundation<br />
museum featuring vintage airplanes and<br />
automobiles. As this is written, the annual German<br />
Car Day will be held at the Larz Anderson<br />
Museum <strong>of</strong> Transportation on Father’s Day, June<br />
20th, and again <strong>Porsche</strong> will be very well represented.<br />
<strong>July</strong>, although light on number <strong>of</strong> events, has<br />
two Canadian DE events: at Calabogie, then a<br />
few days later at Mont-Tremblant. In between, we<br />
have squeezed in an autocross at Devens to keep<br />
the competitive juices flowing. Truly a line up for<br />
<strong>July</strong>, although light on number <strong>of</strong> events, has<br />
two Canadian DE events: at Calabogie, then a<br />
few days later at Mont-Tremblant.<br />
anyone interested in <strong>Porsche</strong>s and the people<br />
that own them.<br />
Here’s an interesting technical tidbit concerning<br />
Boxsters, Caymans and 997s from ‘05 and newer:<br />
you don’t have a spare tire anymore. Instead<br />
you have a small compressor and some glue to<br />
repair a flat tire. Contrary to popular belief you<br />
don’t just ‘spritz’ the glue into the flat tire with<br />
the compressor, but instead must deflate the tire<br />
by removing the valve in the stem while on the<br />
car (since there is no tool kit to remove the tire<br />
any more) then pump in some glue reinstall the<br />
valve and pump up the tire. This <strong>of</strong> course assumes<br />
that you can patch the tire — if you have<br />
a sidewall puncture or large hole in the tread you<br />
are out <strong>of</strong> luck. One option is to carry a spare tire<br />
from an earlier model car; they can be procured<br />
thru various classified ads in <strong>Porsche</strong>-oriented<br />
websites and at salvage yards. You will also need<br />
to obtain a jack and tire removal tools; some<br />
sellers may include the tools and jack with the<br />
tire. The alternative is to have roadside assistance<br />
and hope you don’t break down in the wilderness<br />
hundreds <strong>of</strong> miles from a repair shop.<br />
Back to the story on automobile model names<br />
that I started last month. BMW, in typical German<br />
fashion, followed the Mercedes system <strong>of</strong> naming<br />
series <strong>of</strong> cars by relative size, thus we have the<br />
3-, 5-, 6-, 7-, 8-series, with “6” and “8” representing<br />
coupes. The engine sizes were also designated by<br />
numbers in liters and were mostly accurate, but<br />
not always. Letters many time followed the engine<br />
size with “I” or “i” indicating (fuel) injection,<br />
“x” as in “xi” or “ix” indicating all-wheel drive, “C”<br />
for coupe or convertible, “S” for sport, and so on.<br />
Of course, the “X” for SUVs and “Z” for two-seat<br />
sports cars dispensed with the engine size designation<br />
and, like the “M” series, were listed first<br />
followed by the body style (e.g. X5). BMW also<br />
uses an internal body style designation similar<br />
to <strong>Porsche</strong>s. In the early days <strong>of</strong> BMW, the 2002<br />
and 1600 or 1602 referred to the engine size and<br />
number <strong>of</strong> doors, and “ti” and “tii” included the “i”<br />
designation for fuel injection.<br />
The other major German import,<br />
Audi, changed their designations a few<br />
times until finally settling on a similar<br />
body style designation in ‘95 with the<br />
A6, followed by the A4, A8, A5, Q7,<br />
Q5, and so on. Starting with these, the<br />
engine size was placed after the body<br />
name and “T” most <strong>of</strong>ten indicated<br />
turbocharging (except that the new A6 with a<br />
supercharger still has a T). When first introduced<br />
to the U.S. market in 1970, there was the 100LS<br />
and the Super 90 (showing it’s VW/<strong>Porsche</strong> roots),<br />
Coupe, Fox, then numbers (4000, 5000) with various<br />
engine and drive types added on, then the<br />
80, 90 and 100 that came in the late 80’s (remember<br />
the ‘90 90).<br />
Next month I will continue with the British and<br />
other European cars before attacking the Japanese<br />
and <strong>America</strong>n names in future columns.<br />
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Four Speeds & Drum Brakes<br />
Tom Tate<br />
Sometimes it is easy to discover what an owner<br />
was trying to do; sometimes it’s not. Sometimes<br />
the stories just don’t add up.<br />
The longer I play with these old cars the more<br />
amazed I am about the stories that they each<br />
tell. The Puddle Jumper is a good example.<br />
Now that the ’57 sunro<strong>of</strong> coupe has come<br />
back from the paint shop it’s time to begin the<br />
reassembly process. Actually, some additional<br />
disassembly is needed first. I sent the car <strong>of</strong>f to<br />
the body shop with the suspension, wheels and<br />
brakes on it so that it could be easily moved. Between<br />
media blasting and primer and final paint<br />
with clear coat, the suspension parts were really<br />
a mess. I got the car up on jack stands, and that’s<br />
when the stories started.<br />
When I got the car three years ago I was told<br />
that the owner competed in <strong>Porsche</strong> <strong>Club</strong> events<br />
back in the day and there was some evidence <strong>of</strong><br />
that. There were seat belts installed and there<br />
was a second speedometer cable coming <strong>of</strong>f the<br />
right-front wheel to drive an early rally computer<br />
that had been bolted to the bottom <strong>of</strong> the dash.<br />
The holes in the lower dash confirmed that.<br />
Looking closely at the transmission I was surprised<br />
to find that an original, single-piece axle<br />
boot was still in place. Well, most <strong>of</strong> it anyway.<br />
This car was parked in 1972, so that tells me that<br />
the original rubber boot was good for about<br />
15 years, amazing. One <strong>of</strong> the boots had been<br />
replaced with the now common split boot, but<br />
I had seen those since the ‘60s. I had never seen<br />
an original no matter how tattered. I know that<br />
doesn’t sound like a big deal, but it is to me.<br />
As I began to disconnect the rear axles I found<br />
that the bolts holding them in place had been<br />
<strong>of</strong>f before because they had been put back on<br />
backwards. Not that it makes any difference, but<br />
the bolts should be installed with the head <strong>of</strong> the<br />
bolt to the outside <strong>of</strong> the car. One side was correct,<br />
one side was backward. The only reason why<br />
this would have been apart would have been<br />
to lower the back <strong>of</strong> the car for better handling.<br />
It doesn’t ride any better but it does go around<br />
corners faster. That would also explain why there<br />
was an extra piece <strong>of</strong> rubber tubing clamped to<br />
each <strong>of</strong> the emergency brake cables that hung<br />
under the car.<br />
These cars were built to very exacting standards<br />
and once an owner began to tinker with the settings<br />
it began to affect other things. Maybe this<br />
was an early case <strong>of</strong> unintended consequences.<br />
When the car was lowered, the cables, which go<br />
from the rear firewall to the rear brake drums,<br />
began to rub on the bottom <strong>of</strong> the heater cans<br />
that were bolted to the chassis. The answer was<br />
to wrap some additional rubber around the cable<br />
to prevent chafing. A simple solution that worked<br />
well, as the rubber was worn flat where it contacted<br />
the heater can.<br />
Sometimes it is easy to discover what an owner<br />
was trying to do; sometimes it’s not. Sometimes<br />
the stories just don’t add up.<br />
I got a 356 from a fellow on the left coast a<br />
few years ago and I was told that it was decent<br />
driver. While the car looked good when it arrived,<br />
it didn’t run and hadn’t run in a while. The key<br />
was missing when it arrived; it didn’t take long<br />
to install a switch I had with a key, but that didn’t<br />
help much. The car refused to<br />
start and it was clear that there<br />
was no gas getting to the carbs.<br />
The old gas-from-the-baby-foodjar-down-the-carbs<br />
trick worked,<br />
but not for long. Closer inspection<br />
showed that the fuel pump<br />
had been installed without the<br />
drive shaft that comes <strong>of</strong>f the cam to make the<br />
pump operate. The dust and dirt around the<br />
pump told me that it hadn’t been touched in<br />
years. There was no way that the car could’ve<br />
been driven without gas. The seller finally revised<br />
his position and said that he was told the car had<br />
run when it was parked before he got it, but they<br />
all say that.<br />
The baby food jar was getting a lot <strong>of</strong> use this<br />
spring when a 356C I had was hard to start. After<br />
a long winter, like most <strong>of</strong> these cars, a little raw<br />
gas (is there any other kind?) poured down the<br />
carbs would send it on its summer journey. But<br />
for this car the jar would have to come out again<br />
if the car sat for just a few days. Once started, it<br />
would start fine all day long without any complaint.<br />
These cars don’t have chokes so to start<br />
them when cold they have an accelerator pump<br />
that squirts a small amount <strong>of</strong> gas right down<br />
into the carbs. Just like I do with the baby food<br />
continued on page 30<br />
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N O R E A S T E R
Flat Sixer<br />
John Bergen<br />
Well, these past few weeks have proven to be<br />
full <strong>of</strong> NER events for me. I’ll start this month<br />
by writing about the Technical Session hosted<br />
by Jerry Pellegrino at European Performance<br />
Engineering. It was great to see all <strong>of</strong> the familiar<br />
faces there, and there were even some new ones<br />
to whom I was able to introduce myself. Even<br />
though I am no longer the President, I still enjoy<br />
meeting fellow enthusiasts.<br />
The session was scheduled to start at 10:00 am,<br />
but I showed up closer to 9:00 am to meet Bruce<br />
Hauben. Bruce and I have been chatting about<br />
his F350, and he had expressed some interest in<br />
upgrading his 2008 to a 2010. He brought his rig<br />
to the session so that I could test-drive it. This was<br />
kind <strong>of</strong> like giving a mouse a cookie! I climbed<br />
up into the cab and fired up the diesel, and I was<br />
amazed at how quiet it was. It made my F150<br />
sound loud, and that has a gas engine. So far, so<br />
good in my mind, plus the cab itself was huge<br />
and would easily accommodate the Bergen clan.<br />
Hmm, two pluses — well, three if you count the<br />
I mean, do I really need any more horsepower?<br />
What I do need is to get much more seat time<br />
and improve my driving....<br />
fact that the truck is impressive to look at — and I<br />
hadn’t even driven it yet. I then took it for a shakedown<br />
ride. I decided I wanted to see how it would<br />
be on the highway, so I ventured out to the Mass<br />
Pike. The truck drove great. It was smooth, quiet<br />
as I said before, responsive and comfortable. It<br />
is a much bigger rig than the old F150, being a<br />
crew-cab with an 8-foot bed. Even so, I did not<br />
feel too awkward driving it!<br />
So, I got back to Jerry’s and Bruce could probably<br />
tell that he had me, hook, line and sinker. All<br />
that was left was to come to a final deal and pick<br />
a date. More on that later. While he and I were<br />
standing there, our beloved editor pulled into the<br />
parking lot and I guess she was surprised to see<br />
me there because she almost ran me over. Hah,<br />
just kidding, she missed me by a good ten feet.<br />
She was surprised to see me and we had a nice<br />
little chat about things before the event began.<br />
The session <strong>of</strong>ficially started with c<strong>of</strong>fee and<br />
danish as we all signed the waivers and milled<br />
about the front <strong>of</strong> Jerry’s shop. During this time I<br />
was able to catch up with several other people in<br />
attendance. Everyone it seems was eager for the<br />
start <strong>of</strong> the 2010 DE season, including me. This<br />
event was a way to get a fix without actually having<br />
to go to the track. Jerry had some interesting<br />
cars in the shop, which was purely coincidental.<br />
He even had two engines out front, one was a<br />
non-<strong>Porsche</strong> and the second was a flat six from a<br />
993. It seems that the 993 engine was in need <strong>of</strong><br />
a new home.<br />
Hmmm, a 993 engine in a 964; it’s been done<br />
before and I know that people love it. Maybe Dot<br />
wouldn’t mind if I did an engine swap in the track<br />
car. This actually crossed my mind for a bit but I<br />
quickly came back to my senses when I thought<br />
about the logistics and cost. I mean, do I really<br />
need any more horsepower? What I do need is to<br />
get much more seat time and improve my driving<br />
skills before I do anything else to my ride.<br />
When the session talk finally began, we all ventured<br />
into the shop where there were a number<br />
<strong>of</strong> Spec Boxsters on the floor. These were the<br />
main draw for a number <strong>of</strong> reasons. First, they are<br />
an affordable way to get into PCA <strong>Club</strong><br />
Racing. Second, many <strong>of</strong> the people in<br />
attendance had Boxsters or Caymans, or<br />
at least that was my hypothesis. Lastly,<br />
Boxsters are fun cars to drive and I can<br />
only imagine that they would be even<br />
more fun to race. All you need to do is<br />
ask someone who races, like our former Treasurer<br />
Bob Cohen. I know for a fact he is having a blast.<br />
Well, the session was moving along nicely but I<br />
had to ‘skedaddle’ since I had promised Dot that I<br />
would run some errands. The session did motivate<br />
me to order new tires for my track and street<br />
wheels, or you can think <strong>of</strong> them as dry and wet<br />
tires. The challenge I have now is living in CT during<br />
the week — how do I get my car to Jerry for<br />
the work I need done before <strong>July</strong>? I will solve this<br />
riddle and write about it next month.<br />
The next NER event I participated in was the<br />
second autocross <strong>of</strong> the year. This happened to<br />
be my first autocross <strong>of</strong> the season, and I was<br />
looking forward to getting some seat time in<br />
the black car. Since this event was occurring on<br />
Memorial Day weekend, I was actually in RI for<br />
the long weekend. This meant that the trip to Fort<br />
Devens would take me roughly two hours. Luckily,<br />
my son Dylan was up for the early morning<br />
road trip, and another good thing was that Bill<br />
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Minutes Of The Board<br />
Joyce Brinton – June 9th, 2010 NER Board Meeting<br />
Present: Amy Ambrose, Joyce Brinton, Robert<br />
Cohen, Bruce Hauben, Chris Mongeon, Adrianne<br />
Ross, Steve Ross<br />
After a delicious dinner prepared by Amy Ambrose,<br />
the meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm.<br />
Steve noted that it was time to choose a chair<br />
for the Nominating Committee — Chris Ryan and<br />
Dick Anderson must step down from their current<br />
positions because they have served in those positions<br />
for two years. After discussion, it was agreed<br />
that Steve would think about possible chairs, and<br />
communicate with the board via e-mail so that an<br />
appointment could be made by the next board<br />
meeting.<br />
Chris Ryan sent his report via e-mail since he<br />
could not attend the meeting. The Collings Foundation<br />
event was a success with about 50 participants.<br />
Many <strong>of</strong> the attendees had not visited the<br />
foundation before. Bob Collings gave the tour<br />
<strong>of</strong> the collections <strong>of</strong> airplanes and automobiles.<br />
As usual, his commentary was both informative<br />
and entertaining. No meeting is planned for <strong>July</strong><br />
but on August 15th we will be meeting at the<br />
Myopia Hunt <strong>Club</strong> to socialize (bring your own<br />
picnic lunch) and watch the polo match. Chris<br />
is also attempting to set up a gathering at the<br />
Mendon Drive-in and hopes to have details in<br />
time for them to appear in the <strong>July</strong> issue <strong>of</strong> the<br />
NOR’EASTER. He has signed the contracts for the<br />
venue and band for the Annual Dinner so don’t<br />
forget to put December 4th on your calendars.<br />
Dick Anderson was unable to attend but submitted<br />
the following membership information: Primary<br />
members – 1,334 (down 16 from last month<br />
due mostly to transfers out, half to more appropriate<br />
regions and half legitimate relocations); Affiliate<br />
members – 961; Total membership – 2,295.<br />
NOR’EASTER assignments were discussed; Adrianne<br />
provided a list by e-mail to all those who are<br />
to submit articles.<br />
Chris Mongeon circulated the Treasurer’s report,<br />
which showed that the club is in good financial<br />
condition. The report was approved. Chris noted<br />
that the Track Committee is running a good<br />
surplus. Bruce reported that, in response to the<br />
board’s suggestion, the Track Committee has<br />
considered what kinds <strong>of</strong> things could be done to<br />
enhance the DE experience for those participating.<br />
This year, at each multi-day event, a wine/beer<br />
social hour is held at the end <strong>of</strong> the first day. At<br />
the Watkins Glen event, all drivers will be provided<br />
a free pass to the track’s buffet lunch on the first<br />
day. Other possible ’perks‘ are being explored.<br />
A discussion followed about the need for event<br />
organizers to provide an advance budget to the<br />
Treasurer if expenses and/or income is expected,<br />
and to provide a financial report after the event,<br />
complete with receipts for any expenses. Responsible<br />
board members will communicate this to<br />
event organizers.<br />
<strong>Club</strong> Registration asked the club about allowing<br />
people to pay directly by credit card rather<br />
than going through PayPal. The Treasurer has<br />
requested a copy <strong>of</strong> the contract NER would have<br />
to sign to permit this and will bring it to the board<br />
for review.<br />
Steve reported that the recent autocross event<br />
was a great success, and that the new equipment<br />
worked well. The tent was at risk <strong>of</strong> blowing away,<br />
thus the committee is exploring ways to anchor<br />
the tent in the future. There are 45 pre-registered<br />
for the year. This is a good sign indicating increased<br />
interest in these events, since typically<br />
almost half <strong>of</strong> those attending do not pre-register.<br />
LCMT is almost sold out and, in fact, the Red,<br />
Black and White groups are filled and there are additional<br />
people wait-listed. The Track Committee<br />
is exploring how to maximize both the number<br />
<strong>of</strong> attendees and time on track, despite the limits<br />
imposed on the track by the town’s requirements.<br />
Fourty Years<br />
John Howatt<br />
Thirty Five Years<br />
John Breslin<br />
Bradford Babb<br />
Thirty Years<br />
Steve Ross<br />
Twenty Five Years<br />
Peter Fuller<br />
Mike Trombly<br />
Twenty Years<br />
Davis Pan<br />
Fifteen Years<br />
Mark Boullie<br />
Colin Mazzola<br />
Sanjeev Seereeram<br />
Happy PCA Anniversary<br />
continued on page 28<br />
Ten Years<br />
Glenn Champagne<br />
David Goodman<br />
Gerry Kashuk<br />
Raymond Peachey<br />
Richard Wilson<br />
Steve Turgeon<br />
Five Years<br />
Peter Bassett<br />
James Grubman<br />
Jay Hood<br />
Joanne Leary<br />
Charles Longsworth<br />
John Morris<br />
Ray O’Mara<br />
Bill Sabin<br />
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Double Clutching<br />
Bob Canter<br />
Well just got back from a trip to Spain and<br />
Malta. It began with a ten hour flight from<br />
Boston to Madrid and then on to Sevilla. My girlfriend<br />
Guille met me at the airport in Sevilla and<br />
from there we drove into downtown Sevilla to her<br />
parents flat for lunch which in Spain is customarily<br />
between two and three PM. The one thing that<br />
her mother makes that I always look forward to<br />
is her croquetas which in Spain is a type <strong>of</strong> tapas.<br />
Croquetas are small, lightly breaded and fried<br />
sort <strong>of</strong> fritter typically filled with either ham, fish<br />
or chicken. The one thing I can tell you is that I<br />
can never get enough <strong>of</strong> them and her mother<br />
knows this all too well because there is always an<br />
endless supply when I am there. Why is it that it<br />
always seems to be the mother who is the better<br />
cook?<br />
Without much time to rest up from the flight<br />
and even to fully digest lunch we were back out<br />
on the street searching for a cab to take us back<br />
to the airport to catch a late afternoon flight<br />
to Malta. For this flight it was going to be my<br />
Once underway the attendants on the flight<br />
will try and sell you everything under the sun.<br />
first time flying on RyanAir. For those <strong>of</strong> you not<br />
familiar with what RyanAir is it is a discount, no<br />
frills airline in Europe known for its extremely<br />
low fares. They are also the airline that you might<br />
have heard <strong>of</strong> that if the flight is an hour or less<br />
will charge you to use the restroom on the plane.<br />
When I say no frills that is exactly what I mean.<br />
The first thing you have to do when you get to<br />
the airport since there are no assigned seats<br />
is to queue up in a line so as to be one <strong>of</strong> the<br />
first on the plane to get your seat. You are only<br />
allowed one carry-on bag and if you happen to<br />
be a woman and have a pocketbook that also will<br />
count as a bag so while waiting in line I saw many<br />
women literally jamming their pocketbooks into<br />
their carry-ons. Before boarding it is necessary<br />
that your carry-on fit inside a measuring device<br />
and if it doesn’t it will be deemed too big and you<br />
will have to pay extra to take it. Once past having<br />
your bag approved you just don’t walk down the<br />
ramp and onto the plane. They actually take you<br />
down to the tarmac where you wait for passen-<br />
gers on the plane to disembark from the previous<br />
flight and once this is accomplished you are then<br />
lead onto the tarmac up to the plane where it is<br />
a free for all to climb the stairs to board the plane<br />
and grab yourself a seat. Once on the plane and<br />
sitting in my seat I searched for the button that<br />
allows you to recline the seat since it was in a<br />
very uncomfortable straight up angle and quickly<br />
came to realize there was no means to recline the<br />
seat. The flight to Malta from Sevilla is approximately<br />
a two and half hour flight, about the same<br />
if you were to fly from Boston to Orlando, and<br />
already I was wondering if my back would hold up<br />
over the course <strong>of</strong> the flight given the angle <strong>of</strong> the<br />
seat back. I just want to mention here that both<br />
my girlfriend Guille and I like having the window<br />
seat and as I have come to learn it is better that<br />
I give it up to her because if not I will spend the<br />
entire flight having her cramming over me to look<br />
out the window. Isn’t amazing the things you will<br />
do for love. Once underway the attendants on<br />
the flight will try and sell you everything under<br />
the sun. What you think is a magazine<br />
you are being handed once in your seat<br />
is actually a menu <strong>of</strong> everything that you<br />
can purchase on the plane which includes<br />
everything from food and drinks to<br />
cologne and perfume and more. You are<br />
even asked if you would like to purchase<br />
a RyanAir raffle ticket which if you win gets you<br />
free flights. And the constant hawking <strong>of</strong> products<br />
doesn’t stop from the time you take-<strong>of</strong>f to the<br />
time you land. Landing in Malta was interesting in<br />
itself. Once we got close to the island I had taken<br />
out my camera to take pictures from the sky <strong>of</strong><br />
Malta and I was told by one <strong>of</strong> the flight attendants<br />
that I wasn’t allowed to take pictures while<br />
the plane was landing. When I asked why; his answer<br />
was that it was an electronic device and that<br />
was forbidden. Still haven’t figured that one out<br />
since I have never heard <strong>of</strong> a digital camera interfering<br />
with the electronics <strong>of</strong> a jet before, but even<br />
so I put it away after I snapped a couple <strong>of</strong> quick<br />
shots. At the airport I happened to notice that<br />
our airplane happened to be the only one there.<br />
I literally did not see another plane which I did<br />
think was a bit strange. I will say though when you<br />
take into consideration that the cost <strong>of</strong> the flight<br />
was only an equivalent <strong>of</strong> $60.00 to go round trip<br />
for a two and half hour flight it’s pretty hard to<br />
complain about some <strong>of</strong> the inconveniences you<br />
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One Track Mind<br />
Dick Anderson<br />
You won’t find me among those complaining<br />
about the unseasonably warm days <strong>of</strong> spring<br />
and early summer. After missing the season<br />
opener at NHMS, I thoroughly enjoyed my inaugural<br />
event at Lime Rock Park with NCR (day one)<br />
and CVR (day two) in spite <strong>of</strong> the hot weather!<br />
NCR members, in particular, are a great bunch <strong>of</strong><br />
folks to run with and quite a number <strong>of</strong> our NER<br />
constituents enjoyed this event with them. Notable<br />
was a significant number <strong>of</strong> mothers/fathers<br />
and sons/daughters participating together.<br />
Shortly after returning from LRP, on another<br />
summery day, Ann and I had taken a quick drive<br />
across the New Hampshire border to run an<br />
errand on a Saturday afternoon. We were gone<br />
about an hour and a half and as we returned<br />
home our street appeared, literally, to have been<br />
struck by a tornado. Branches and trees <strong>of</strong> all sizes<br />
littered the road. When we arrived at our house,<br />
four sections <strong>of</strong> fence had been flattened by a<br />
huge oak branch and the entire street (as well as<br />
sections <strong>of</strong> town) was without power for about<br />
Ann and I enjoyed a brief road trip to Fayettville,<br />
NC, specifically, Fort Bragg, to deliver Captain<br />
Katie’s car...<br />
nine hours. One neighbor was without power for<br />
three days as a falling tree had broken the power<br />
lines leading to her house. I quickly transitioned<br />
from lighting up the GT3 to lighting up the<br />
Husqvarna, and made short work <strong>of</strong> that large<br />
branch while yielding close to a face cord <strong>of</strong> oak<br />
firewood (Tim Allen eat your heart out!).<br />
While not particularly surprised by the news<br />
that Ford is jettisoning the Mercury brand, I am<br />
slightly nostalgic as a result. Although little more<br />
than a Ford with (arguably) fancier badges, I have<br />
fond memories <strong>of</strong> autos past. The late 1940s/<br />
early 1950s Mercs were very popular for customizing<br />
when I was a kid in the ‘60s. Often radically<br />
lowered (lower in the rear than in the front) and<br />
sporting fender skirts and lake pipes, they represented<br />
the epitome <strong>of</strong> custom car building. Later,<br />
following my ‘57 Chevy (sorry Chevrolet, but it<br />
will always be a Chevy to me), and my ’63 Fairlane<br />
500 with a 390 and “three on the tree” (a gasburning<br />
pig) was a’64 Mercury Comet Caliente<br />
with a 289 and a four-speed. Many a Mustang was<br />
surprised at a stoplight by that car. Ann’s first new<br />
car was ’68 Mercury Cougar XR7G (for Gurney),<br />
decked out with hood pins, no less. Turning more<br />
serious, I will be forever grateful for the ruggedness<br />
<strong>of</strong> our Mercury Mountaineer after Ann had<br />
a black ice encounter in western Massachusetts,<br />
with three kids in the car, while on the way to her<br />
Dad’s house, crashing head-on into (and snapping)<br />
a utility pole. Ann, Julia, James and Katie all<br />
escaped injury. Finally, my late mother loved her<br />
Mercury Mystique and drove it every day until she<br />
had trouble remembering how to get to and from<br />
places where she’d driven all her life. Convincing<br />
Ma to surrender her car keys was a sad responsibility,<br />
and selling her car was even more difficult.<br />
It seems we’re a family <strong>of</strong> vagabonds. Ann and<br />
I are soon <strong>of</strong>f to London for a week. While having<br />
been to the U.K. a number <strong>of</strong> times, this is my<br />
first totally non-business trip (commonly called a<br />
vacation). We’re both looking forward to it like a<br />
couple <strong>of</strong> tourists. Daughter Katie, recently back<br />
from Afghanistan, is <strong>of</strong>f to Tucson, San Diego and<br />
a wedding in Mexico. Daughter Sarah<br />
will be in Monemvasia, Greece for ten<br />
days attending a friend’s wedding.<br />
This will use up the final days <strong>of</strong> her<br />
2010 four-week vacation allotment,<br />
which spells no track days for Sarah<br />
this year. As a result we will now<br />
participate with one less car, so I’ve<br />
’decommissioned‘ the Turbo as a track car and<br />
returned it to exclusively street service. Out came<br />
the GT3 seats, six point Schroths and the harness<br />
bar (if anyone is interested in buying them, let me<br />
know). In went the stock (heated) seats and seat<br />
belts.<br />
Last month, with the greatest <strong>of</strong> intentions, I attempted<br />
to send a “blast” e-mail to you, our loyal<br />
members, reminding everyone <strong>of</strong> the tech session<br />
hosted by Jerry Pellegrino at EPE on Saturday<br />
morning a couple <strong>of</strong> days later (which, fortunately,<br />
was well attended). The blast mechanism utilizes<br />
technology accessed through the national PCA<br />
website (pca.org) and unfortunately, national<br />
was sending its own blast e-mail out to all 57,388<br />
members (advertising the Spyder raffle) which<br />
assumed precedence over our blast. The net result<br />
was a ridiculously late reminder (arriving Saturday<br />
morning as the event took place). Realizing the<br />
e-mail would be late, I tried canceling it, to no<br />
avail. Vu Nguyen, our national executive director,<br />
continued on page 32<br />
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Upshifting<br />
Bruce Hauben<br />
By the time you’re reading this, NER’s Canadian<br />
DE events will be in full swing, beginning with<br />
our three days at Calabogie, followed by three<br />
days (with a travel day in between) at Mont-<br />
Tremblant during the annual Blues Festival. This<br />
schedule is great for all the drivers who’re doing<br />
both events, as it allows for a single long-distance<br />
round trip with six days at two fantastic tracks,<br />
not to mention the free Blues Festival.<br />
This schedule, however, puts the Track Committee<br />
(TC) under the gun, since the planning and<br />
pre-event work must be squeezed into a shorter<br />
time frame — two events in the time normally<br />
needed for a single event. One might reasonably<br />
say, ”… just start earlier” and, in fact, some tasks<br />
have been ongoing for some time now, but the<br />
crunch always comes close to event time with<br />
late registrations and cancellations necessitating<br />
juggling instructor/student match-ups, re-jiggering<br />
the schedule and worker assignments, etc.,<br />
etc.<br />
Most drivers aren’t aware <strong>of</strong> the ’fires‘ that get<br />
put out during an event, and what goes into<br />
Most drivers aren’t aware <strong>of</strong> the ’fires‘ that get<br />
put out during an event, and what goes into<br />
changing schedules on the fly...<br />
changing schedules on the fly due to track incidents,<br />
no shows, instructor and flagger illnesses,<br />
drivers in the wrong run groups, drivers on the<br />
track when they shouldn’t be, etc. That’s as it<br />
should be, and what the TC strives for, a seamless<br />
event that’s both fun and safe where drivers are<br />
aware only <strong>of</strong> the end result.<br />
As many ‘fires’ as there may be at the event, multiply<br />
that several times over and you get the work<br />
and planning involved for weeks and months<br />
prior to a DE event, the event itself being the tip<br />
<strong>of</strong> the iceberg.<br />
As Track Chair I’m <strong>of</strong>ten the ‘face’ <strong>of</strong> the TC and<br />
track program by default, the one getting the<br />
“thanks for a great event.” I want you all to know<br />
that your “thanks” and “kudos” are always passed<br />
on to the TC members, without whom there<br />
would not be an NER track program; it’s as simple<br />
as that. It’s a huge undertaking needing a dedicated,<br />
hardworking TC.<br />
I want to give tribute to the TC, most <strong>of</strong> whom<br />
have been with me for all <strong>of</strong> my second incarnation<br />
as TC, and some from my first TC tenure.<br />
They’re a fantastic group <strong>of</strong> committed NER members<br />
who selflessly give their time and effort to<br />
the club to make these events work.<br />
Alphabetically, the TC members are Dick Anderson,<br />
co-Scrutineer; Steve Artick, Instructor Development;<br />
Moe Auger, Novice Development; Ray<br />
Bahr, Ass’t. TC; Joyce Brinton, Control & Charities;<br />
Stan Corbett, Operations; Mark Keefe, Registrar;<br />
Chris Outzen, co-Scrutineer; Peter Tracy, Chief<br />
Instructor; Matthew Wallis, Consultant. Kudos to<br />
all <strong>of</strong> them.<br />
And speaking <strong>of</strong> instructors, many thanks to<br />
those <strong>of</strong> you who have already registered and<br />
paid for NER’s Watkins Glen DE August 27th–29th.<br />
The rest <strong>of</strong> you have gotten a plea from Chief<br />
Instructor Peter Tracy asking you to please sign<br />
up and pay for the event now, as we have 10 students<br />
on the wait list needing your presence. I’m<br />
adding my plea here and now; please sign up and<br />
pay. Remember that registering without paying<br />
is not signing up at all. Your payment completes<br />
the registration process. There’ll be loads <strong>of</strong> track<br />
time, drop <strong>of</strong>f your rig in the paddock the night<br />
before, enjoy the buffet lunch in the<br />
Media Building that NER springs for, as<br />
well as the wine and beer social following<br />
Friday on the track.<br />
Most <strong>of</strong> the above applies to every DE<br />
driver — sign up and pay now to ensure<br />
your space at the Watkins Glen DE. And, Green<br />
and Yellow drivers, don’t let the wait list scare you<br />
away. All PCA instructors are notorious for late<br />
registration; we rarely have been unable to get<br />
everyone into this event. The sooner you sign up<br />
and pay the higher up on the wait list you’ll be.<br />
See you at the track.<br />
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Torqued Up<br />
Amy Ambrose<br />
just renewed my PCA membership for a second<br />
I year — I have now been a member for exactly<br />
one year. Congratulations to me! Appropriate<br />
time for retrospection — what exactly has happened<br />
to me as a result <strong>of</strong> this membership you<br />
ask? Well, a few things pop into my mind: cone<br />
frustration, growing appreciation for my car,<br />
thankfulness for new friends who will be in my<br />
life for as long as my life, and shoe priorities being<br />
altered. Shoes? Yes, I said shoes… I will address<br />
that later and it will make sense. I promise.<br />
The other day I was driving through lovely Rt. 9<br />
construction. I shouldn’t complain, as the parts<br />
finished are a dream on which to drive. Well they<br />
had set up some cones for the worker’s safety —<br />
and <strong>of</strong> course for the c<strong>of</strong>fee-drinking policemen<br />
to lean on. I had this Pavlovian response from<br />
somewhere deep inside that I was supposed to<br />
slalom them. I was looking around for Sigrid and<br />
waiting for her to scream, “GO!” while swinging<br />
her arm down and grinning wildly. Since she<br />
The other thing I know for sure is that it is<br />
utterly impossible to heel-and-toe with 5-inch<br />
stilettos.<br />
was his growl instead that he used to thank me<br />
for a fun day at Lime Rock Park.<br />
Chris gave me some warranted praise and then<br />
told me to practice my heel-and-toe shifting; he<br />
said to just do it around town. Well that makes<br />
sense. So around the streets <strong>of</strong> Hopkinton I<br />
went. One thing for sure is that I do need a bit <strong>of</strong><br />
practice and do not have the right feel down yet.<br />
The other thing I know for sure is that it is utterly<br />
impossible to heel-and-toe with 5-inch stilettos.<br />
Impossible. Something that I thought was etched<br />
in stone is now altered. My shoe priorities have<br />
changed. Shoe shopping seems to have lost its<br />
caché. No doubt about it, but my next pair purchased<br />
will simply have to be Pilotis. So good-bye<br />
for now Mr. Louboutin; but do keep in touch if<br />
you come up with a version <strong>of</strong> red-soled driving<br />
shoes… would you please?<br />
was nowhere to be seen, I saved myself another<br />
ticket and just stayed on the legal side <strong>of</strong> the<br />
cone setup. Oh, come on, don’t be ‘tsk-tsking’ me;<br />
I know you all have had similar reactions… I am<br />
not alone here.<br />
Last week I had my first DE <strong>of</strong> the year. All the<br />
instructors in the club are quite adept with their<br />
knowledge <strong>of</strong> these automobiles, as well as being<br />
possessed <strong>of</strong> that patience gene (I recognize it<br />
in others immediately as I haven’t been able to<br />
locate mine… some modicum <strong>of</strong> jealousy at work<br />
probably). Anyway, Chris Darminio was extremely<br />
well suited to my particular needs, plus he found<br />
his rightful place in the car before the first time<br />
around Big Bend. Rightful place? Yes, that would<br />
be inside the driver’s head. It was my first time<br />
out with my new wheels and I couldn’t have been<br />
more pleased with his (my cars, as you know, are<br />
all male) performance. As a fellow club friend<br />
deftly pointed out while marveling over her own<br />
car — you ask the car for what you want and it<br />
always gives it to you. So basic, yet so true. I swear<br />
that after the event my car even sounded happier.<br />
I would say he was purring, but being highly<br />
allergic to cats I am definitely a dog person. So it<br />
Amy and her Boy<br />
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Autocross Sunday, August 1st @ Fort Devens<br />
The <strong>Northeast</strong> <strong>Region</strong> will be continuing its 2010 season <strong>of</strong> autocrossing on Sunday, August 1st at the Moore Airfield, a part<br />
<strong>of</strong> the former Fort Devens base. Autocrossing is a safe and excellent introduction to motor sports as well as a fantastic way to<br />
learn and improve your on road driving skills. We are quite fortunate to have a venue like Devens. As a retired airfield, not unlike<br />
a mini-Sebring, it affords us the ability to build courses that rival regional racetracks in size and scope, if not ultimate speed. With<br />
forty to fifty corners in a mile and a quarter there is ample opportunity to learn and practice multiple aspects <strong>of</strong> high performance<br />
driving, from car control and brake technique through corner analysis and chassis setup. All <strong>Porsche</strong> club members are welcome<br />
to attend and can drive their <strong>Porsche</strong> or “other” vehicle in one <strong>of</strong> our street or race classes, created to maximize competition and<br />
let you enjoy your <strong>Porsche</strong> the way it was designed to be used. In addition to the thrill <strong>of</strong> competing with others in as many as 8<br />
individually timed runs you will be eligible for awards. All Novices, defined as someone who has not trophied in an NER event, can<br />
vie for top honors in each <strong>of</strong> the classes. All other experienced drivers are eligible for trophies throughout the class depending on<br />
entry size.<br />
Plan to arrive in plenty <strong>of</strong> time to allow registration, tech inspection and course walkthrough before the driver’s meeting, please<br />
see the schedule on the autocross web page. Also make sure you bring adequate clothing for any weather be it hot, cold or wet.<br />
Lunch is <strong>of</strong>fered for a nominal fee or you can bring your own picnic style eats, liquids are always provided throughout<br />
the day free <strong>of</strong> charge. You will be required to perform a work function during the day as part <strong>of</strong> the event.<br />
The cost for the day in advance is $35 for members, $40 for non-members. Onsite egistration is $40 for members, $50 for nonmembers.<br />
This year’s Zone 1 event will be held at Devens August 28th and 29th. Zone 1 is priced separately, details are available at<br />
http://zone1.pca.org.<br />
We look forward to seeing you at this event and if you have any question concerning the event feel free to contact Ron Mann at<br />
rjmann@yahoo.com. For registration information, contact Jon Cowen at jcowenner@gmail.com.<br />
Directions to Fort Devens<br />
The event will be at Moore Airfield on Route 2A which is separate from the main Army base.<br />
From 128: Take Route 2 West. After you go under Route 495, travel another 3.6 miles. Take Route111 North for 2 miles. At the rotary,<br />
take Route 2A West toward Ayer. Stay on 2A as it turns right in downtown Ayer. After the right turn take a left turn onto Bishop<br />
Road (0.4 miles from right turn). Continue straight onto McPherson Rd. Watch for sign pointing to autocross entrance.<br />
From 495: Take Route 2A West for 7 miles into Ayer. Stay on 2A as it turns right in downtown Ayer. After the right turn take a left<br />
turn onto Bishop Road (0.4 miles from right turn). Continue straight onto McPherson Rd. Watch for sign pointing to autocross<br />
entrance.<br />
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Calendar<br />
At A Glance<br />
<strong>July</strong><br />
8-10 NER DE @ Calabogie<br />
10 NER AutoX @ Fort Devens<br />
12-14 NER DE @ LCMT<br />
21 Board Meeting<br />
August<br />
1 NER AutoX @ Fort Devens<br />
11 Board Meeting<br />
15 Myopia Polo <strong>Club</strong><br />
21 <strong>Porsche</strong> <strong>Club</strong> at the Drive-in<br />
27-29 NER DE @ Watkins Glen<br />
September<br />
8 Board Meeting<br />
11 <strong>Porsche</strong>Fest Concours<br />
d’elegance<br />
October<br />
13 Board Meeting<br />
24 NER AutoX @ Fort Devens<br />
November<br />
10 Board Meeting<br />
December<br />
4 Annual Dinner<br />
8 Board Meeting<br />
Polo and <strong>Porsche</strong>s at Myopia Polo <strong>Club</strong><br />
Sunday August 15th<br />
On Sunday, August 15th,<br />
NER invites you once<br />
again to enjoy a Polo match<br />
at Myopia Hunt <strong>Club</strong> in<br />
Hamilton, MA. We’ll have<br />
exclusive field side parking<br />
assigned to the <strong>Porsche</strong> <strong>Club</strong><br />
members where you can<br />
relax, check out each other’s<br />
cars, have a great view <strong>of</strong><br />
the match, and enjoy some<br />
foodand refreshments with<br />
fellow club members. This<br />
year, we will be judging the<br />
most exotic, creative , (and<br />
delicious) food creations,<br />
Photo courtesy <strong>of</strong> Emile Bellott http://emilephoto.dotphoto.com<br />
For more about Myopia Polo <strong>Club</strong> http://www.myopiapolo.org<br />
so get your culinary creativity going break out the crystal and china to impress the judges and<br />
your friends. Polo is one <strong>of</strong> the few sports requiring active spectator participation. During the<br />
match, after the third and sixth chukker, you can walk <strong>of</strong>f your picnic and help maintain the field<br />
by replacing the divots on the field kicked up by the ponies. Following the match, the crowd is<br />
invited to join the awards ceremony at the center <strong>of</strong> the field.<br />
Admission can be paid at the gate and is $10/person or $20/carload (yes, a 911 can hold 4<br />
people …). Plan to bring your own food and refreshments. The <strong>Porsche</strong> <strong>Club</strong> will have its own<br />
designated parking area for tailgating and socializing.<br />
Gates open at 1:30 and Match Time is 3:00 PM.<br />
In order to reserve our parking area, we need to let the folks at Myopia know how many <strong>of</strong> us<br />
there will be. Please register for this event by email or mail using the form below; please send<br />
your registration requests in by August 10th.<br />
Name(s) _________________________________________<br />
Address<br />
__________________________ ______________<br />
City/State/ZIP _____________________________________<br />
Phone<br />
__________________________ Email __________________________<br />
Pre-register for this event by August 10th; mail send form to: Chris Ryan, 28 Myrick Lane,<br />
Harvard, MA 01451; or email at : ryan28@charter.net<br />
Directions:<br />
From the North: Take Rte 95 S to Rte 133 E; Take Rte 133 East to Rte 1A South (Rte 133 and Rte<br />
1A join). Follow Rte 1A South through Ipswich and on to Hamilton. Look for the Polo Grounds<br />
on the left, approximately 2.5 miles after the Hamilton Town line<br />
From the South<br />
Take Rte 128 N to Exit 20A (Rte 1A North)<br />
Follow Rte 1A North for 3.8 miles through N. Beverly, Wenham, and S. Hamilton. Look for the<br />
Polo Grounds on your right.<br />
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<strong>Porsche</strong> <strong>Club</strong> at the Drive-in<br />
Saturday August 21st<br />
This summer, we’ve arranged an evening at the Mendon Drive In for NER <strong>Porsche</strong> <strong>Club</strong> members on Saturday August 21st. They<br />
will be showing “Takers” with Matt Dillon.<br />
The MendonTwin Drive-in was built in 1953 and opened on June 14, 1954. The drive-in has been in operation since 1954. The<br />
current owners, Susan Swanson and Kathy Gorman have operated the drive-in since 1987. Sue and Kathy added a second screen<br />
in 1998, increasing the total capacity <strong>of</strong> the drive-in to 800 cars. Their projection booth is equipped with the latest in sound and<br />
picture technology, ensuring our customers the most pleasant movie experience. The sound is broadcasted over AM/FM stereo,<br />
either from your car radio or any portable stereo you wish to bring. There is also a snack bar on site, or you can bring a picnic.<br />
There is no reserve parking available, however, Sue and Kathy have arranged to open the gates one hour early at 5:30 PM so NER<br />
members can park together as a group, so plan to arrive before 6:30 when the gates open to the general public. Note – Mendon<br />
Drive in does NOT accept credit cards, but there is an ATM on site. Cost per car is $20. For more information, you can go to their<br />
website at www.mendondrivein.com.<br />
Please register for this event by emailing Chris Ryan at ryan28@charter.net or mail using the form below; See you at the Drive-In !<br />
Name(s) __________________________________________________________<br />
Address __________________________ City/State/ZIP ___________________<br />
Phone<br />
__________________________ email __________________________<br />
Pre-register for this event by mailing this form to: Chris Ryan, 28 Myrick Lane, Harvard, MA 01451; or email at : ryan28@charter.net<br />
Directions from North <strong>of</strong> Boston:<br />
- Take Mass Pike (90) to 495 South<br />
- Take 495 South to Exit 20~Milford/Uxbridge(Route 85 to Rt<br />
16).<br />
- Take Route 85 South to Route 16 travel West.<br />
- Follow Route 16 traveling West into Mendon.<br />
- Drive-in will be on the left.<br />
Directions from South <strong>of</strong> Boston:<br />
- Take 95 South to 495 North.<br />
- Take 495 North to Exit 17 (Route 140 North).<br />
- Take Route 140 North to Route 16 travel West.<br />
- Follow Route 16 traveling West into Mendon.<br />
- Drive-in will be on the left.<br />
Alternate Directions<br />
-Take Route 495 North to Exit 19(Milford)<br />
-Take Route 109 West to Route 16 West to Mendon<br />
Directions from Worcester:<br />
- Take Route 146 South to the Route 16 (Uxbridge/Douglas)<br />
Exit.<br />
- Follow Route 16 traveling East into Mendon.<br />
- Drive-in will be on the right<br />
Directions from Rhode Island<br />
- Take Route 146 North to the Route 16 East (Uxbridge/Douglas)<br />
Exit.<br />
- Follow Route 16 traveling East into Mendon.<br />
- Drive-in will be on the right.<br />
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25th Annual Zone One Autocross<br />
Aug.28-29, 2010 Moore Airfield Ft. Devens Ayer MA<br />
The Event<br />
Two-day event. New course each day; Parade<br />
Competition Rules (PCRs) are used for classifying &<br />
trophies. Men’s & Women’s parallel classes; Must<br />
compete both days to trophy; Team Challenge for All<br />
PCA <strong>Region</strong>s; Registration opens 8 AM sharp; First car<br />
<strong>of</strong>f approx 9:15 AM; <strong>Porsche</strong> cars only; Dinner on<br />
Saturday night after the event.<br />
Cost<br />
$60/person early bird-registration until 8/15/10<br />
$85/person after 8/15/10<br />
$45/person for Saturday dinner<br />
Amounts are for one or two days;<br />
Dates refer to web registration<br />
25 th Anniversary shirts to all entrants!!!!<br />
Host Hotel<br />
Springhill Suites by Marriot<br />
(http://devenscommoncenter.com)<br />
31 Andrews Parkway Devens MA<br />
Phone: 978 772 3030<br />
Rate: $129/night + tax<br />
Refer to Code: “AXPC” for group rate<br />
You must book by 7/28/10 for group rate<br />
Event Contacts<br />
Zone 1 Autocross Chair: Don Coburn<br />
(516) 804-2562 autoxerpca@aol.com<br />
Zone 1 Registrar: Aaron Ambrosino<br />
(518) 541 2680 aambrosi@mac.com<br />
2010 Zone 1 Autocross Registration via clubregistration.net (paypal) only opens 7/1/10<br />
Links to the PCRs and other event info will be posted on the Zone 1 website - http://zone1.pca.org/<br />
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2010 NER DRIVERS EDUCATION EVENT<br />
with a DE Enduro<br />
Generously Sponsored by<br />
European Performance Engineering, Inc.<br />
AUGUST 28 - 30, 2010<br />
Registration Open NOW<br />
Co-hosted with North Country <strong>Region</strong><br />
You read it correctly. Our first annual 3-DAY weekend DE - Friday to Sunday - at<br />
Watkins Glen. Everyone may drop your rigs on Thursday night 6-10pm. Register for<br />
this event NOW!!<br />
Many thanks to our long time sponsor <strong>of</strong> this event, European Performance Engineering<br />
in Natick, MA. A quick call to EPE at 508-651-1316 and you can arrange for your no charge<br />
pre-event tech inspection.<br />
1<br />
Many drivers name The Glen as their favorite track. From it’s ragged infancy in 1948 through<br />
many incarnations over the years, The Glen remains one <strong>of</strong> the premier road tracks in the<br />
world, hosting events from NASCAR to Can-Am/Grand-Am Rolex, US Vintage Grand Prix and<br />
Indy car races.<br />
The 3.4 mi. road circuit has been continually updated and driven by every iconic pro imaginable,<br />
not limited to Hill, Stewart, Clark, Lauda, Fittapalda, Bordon, Dailey, Lally, Brensinger and<br />
Bell. Don’t miss you opportunity to join this list and drive “New York’s Thunder Road”.<br />
We’ll hold one <strong>of</strong> our signature 60 minute DE Enduros with a simulated race start for advanced<br />
Black and Red group drivers, emulated by some, duplicated by none. All drivers and<br />
guests are invited to a beer and wine social Friday at the lakeside pard immediately following<br />
our track driving.<br />
Garages will be available on a first registered first served basis for $50 /3 days. Sign up now.<br />
Pit OUT<br />
Hot Pits<br />
Front Straight<br />
Pit IN<br />
12<br />
11<br />
2<br />
3<br />
High Speed Left<br />
Esses<br />
4<br />
Our events are open to current PCA or BMW and other recognized car club members.<br />
Registration for this event will be handled by NER through www.clubregistration.net and<br />
full DE info is available at www.porschenet.com. Pricing for the event is as follows:<br />
Students $515<br />
Signed <strong>of</strong>f Drivers $465<br />
Instructors $240<br />
Directions to the track and further details will be included in Track Rats messages and at<br />
www.porschenet.com Please make sure your email address is current in your<br />
clubregistration.net pr<strong>of</strong>ile.<br />
Registration questions? Contact Mark Keefe, Registrar at TCReg@<strong>Porsche</strong>Net.com;<br />
or 508-529-6127 before 8 PM.<br />
Event questions? Contact Bruce Hauben, Track Chair, TCChair@<strong>Porsche</strong>Net.com;<br />
or 978-952-8517 before 8 PM.<br />
9<br />
Heel <strong>of</strong> the Boot<br />
8<br />
Off Camber Left<br />
10<br />
7<br />
Laces<br />
Carrousel<br />
Toe <strong>of</strong> the Boot<br />
Outer Loop<br />
6<br />
Back Straight<br />
5<br />
Inner Loop<br />
Bus Stop
<strong>Porsche</strong>Fest 2010<br />
Saturday, September 11th, 2010<br />
On the lawn at the Larz Anderson Auto Museum - Brook line, MA<br />
Put a little shine on your favorite <strong>Porsche</strong> and come join the fun with hundreds <strong>of</strong> <strong>Porsche</strong> aficionados on the spacious lawns <strong>of</strong> the Larz Anderson<br />
Museum <strong>of</strong> Transportation. Enter your car in NER’s Annual Concours d’ Elegance, or just enjoy mingling among an amazing variety <strong>of</strong> <strong>Porsche</strong>s from<br />
early 356 models to the latest 997s... and even some full out <strong>Porsche</strong> race cars.<br />
Concours d’ Elegance<br />
Have you ever entered a Concours? Ner makes it easy with four classes <strong>of</strong> competition.<br />
Maybe you just want to mingle, enjoy the afternoon and have a picnic. Last year, over<br />
90 <strong>Porsche</strong>s were registered for the Concours, plus plenty <strong>of</strong> “visiting” <strong>Porsche</strong>s, not to<br />
mention the occasional Lamborghini, Ferrari and classic MG. The grounds at the<br />
Larz Anderson estate are always great for a picnic. As always, NER will have a caterer<br />
on site, grilling away to keep the hungries at bay. Need a change <strong>of</strong> pace? Visit the<br />
Museum exhibits, the gift shop or check out NERs menchandise at our Goodie Store<br />
under the tent.<br />
Schedule for the day:<br />
Entrants arrive<br />
Spectators arrive<br />
Park N' Wipe Concours<br />
Judging - Top, Full, Race<br />
Picnic Lunch<br />
Awards Presentation<br />
9:00 am<br />
10:00 am<br />
10:30 am<br />
11:00 am<br />
12:30 pm<br />
1:00 pm<br />
Watch your August Nor'easter for additional information or schedule changes.<br />
Classes - Something for everyone!<br />
Park & Wipe Concours - Get started with<br />
this fun and easy class. At the event, we’ll select a small<br />
section <strong>of</strong> your car for judging. Entrants get 30 minutes<br />
for cleaning and then it’s time to judge. Give it a try!<br />
Track / Race Car Concours - Park your<br />
<strong>Club</strong> Racing or DE <strong>Porsche</strong> on the lawn, and let the<br />
people speak. Our attendees will cast ballots to pick<br />
the coolest racecars.<br />
Top Only Concours - In this class, the exterior<br />
and interior <strong>of</strong> your car will be jusged by the entrants.<br />
Make it shine, but don’t worry about the trunk or<br />
engine compartment.<br />
Full Concours - The real thing. The exterior,<br />
interior, engine conpartment and trunk are judged by<br />
our experts. The fine details count here.<br />
Something for Everyone... Plan to visit the Museum Exhibits and Gift Shop.<br />
Sponsored by<br />
Rob Cohen<br />
Century 21 City side<br />
Boston’s Property Expert<br />
Concours Registration Form<br />
Please help us plan for a successful event by Pre-registering for the event. It will<br />
help us prepare the right number <strong>of</strong> trophies and judges and food. Thank you.<br />
Entrant Name: ___________________________________________________________<br />
Select an entry option &<br />
Address: _______________________________________________________________ check the box:<br />
City / State / Zip: _________________________________________________________ Full<br />
Phone (day): ______________________ (evening): ______________________________<br />
E-mail address: __________________________________________________________<br />
<strong>Porsche</strong> (year / model / color): ________________________________________________<br />
PCA <strong>Region</strong>: ____________________________________________________________<br />
Top Only<br />
Track & Race Car<br />
Park & Wipe<br />
Please send your check for $25<br />
($35 day <strong>of</strong> event)<br />
per car entered (payable to NER/PCA)<br />
along with this form to:<br />
Steve Ross<br />
49 Village Brook Lane<br />
Natick, MA 01760<br />
Questions? Contact Steve Rossat<br />
508-653-1695 evenings until 9:00<br />
or e-mail to: slr944@aol.com
NER Raises Money for Angel Flight North East<br />
Copy By Joyce Brinton, Photos by Bruce Hauben and Joyce Brinton<br />
The members <strong>of</strong> NER really stepped up to the plate (unlike<br />
our ‘run preventing’ Sox, ha-ha) at the Spring Ramble and<br />
the May 7th Novice Day/DE at NHMS by contributing or<br />
soliciting contributions totaling $5,650 for NER’s charity, Angel<br />
Flight <strong>Northeast</strong>. Special thanks go to Robert Cohen, former<br />
NER Treasurer (and now Assistant to the Treasurer) for creating<br />
a mechanism for Ramble participants to recruit friends, neighbors,<br />
clients, and family to sponsor their miles driven on the<br />
Ramble with donations to Angel Flight.<br />
Robert even wrote to all his clients and raised over $1,000,<br />
which he then generously matched. In addition he <strong>of</strong>fered clients<br />
an opportunity to take a ride in his racecar at NHMS during<br />
the NER/NCR DE events May 7th–9th — each <strong>of</strong> those receiving<br />
these Taste <strong>of</strong> the Track rides made generous contributions for<br />
the privilege. Through these efforts Robert topped the list by<br />
raising $2,600.<br />
At the Ramble dinner, Bruce Hauben presented Robert with<br />
a certificate for free registration to next year’s Spring Ramble.<br />
The following people also were presented with Angel Flight<br />
stuffed bears or potato heads (all dressed as pilots) to recognize<br />
either the number <strong>of</strong> people they got to sponsor them or the<br />
amounts <strong>of</strong> money they collected: Jim and Hannah Geltilcore,<br />
Mike and Ann Kerouac, Mark and Bev Lieberman, Bill and Deb<br />
Masser, and Bob and Rachel Pearlmutter. Thanks to all <strong>of</strong> these<br />
and all the others who made contributions.<br />
As you know, Angel Flight NE works with volunteer pilots<br />
who donate their time, planes and all the costs <strong>of</strong> flying them,<br />
to take patients and their families to medical institutions at<br />
no cost to them. One <strong>of</strong> AFNE’s new initiatives is specifically<br />
Larry and Bruce<br />
aimed at assisting Armed Forces vets and their families in getting<br />
necessary medical treatment. They provide these services<br />
throughout the <strong>Northeast</strong>ern states. If you go to the Angel<br />
Flight NE website, http://www.angelflightne.org/, you can learn<br />
more and read some <strong>of</strong> the heartwarming stories about some<br />
<strong>of</strong> those who have benefited and the pilots who have flown<br />
these missions.<br />
At the Spring Ramble, Angel Flight NE supplied each <strong>of</strong> the<br />
attendees a beautiful Angel Flight flight bag. Those bags were<br />
donated to AFNE by one <strong>of</strong> its major sponsors, the International<br />
Watch Company. Everyone at the Ramble absolutely loved<br />
those bags.<br />
And to top it all <strong>of</strong>f, president Larry Camerlin and Roger<br />
D’Entremont —chief <strong>of</strong> pilot certification, safety and training<br />
— spent most <strong>of</strong> the day on May 7th at NHMS with a table<br />
<strong>of</strong> information about Angel Flight NE. The table was strategically<br />
placed near the snack bar and bathrooms (also out <strong>of</strong> the<br />
strong winds) and many <strong>of</strong> the attendees visited and learned<br />
more about AFNE. Some even received flight bags. Larry told<br />
me that they had a great time, loved seeing all the cars and the<br />
“great people” (his words, not mine) that are part <strong>of</strong> PCA. They<br />
even had a couple <strong>of</strong> pilots volunteer to become Angel Flight<br />
pilots!<br />
Once again, thanks to everyone who helped make our fund<br />
raising efforts at the Spring Ramble and Novice Day/DE such a<br />
success.<br />
Larry Camerlin, President and Co-Founder <strong>of</strong> Angel Flight North East<br />
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Editor’s Mailbox<br />
Copy by Adrianne Ross, Photos are donated by an unnamed source<br />
A<br />
new friend <strong>of</strong> mine here in the NER has generously<br />
<strong>of</strong>fered to send me a few pictures <strong>of</strong> their racing experience.<br />
I thought they were so cool, that I wanted to share<br />
them with y’all. They’re not credited on purpose, because the<br />
person asked to remain anonymous…which is also just fine<br />
with me!<br />
We’ve had a really good response to the Facebook page as<br />
<strong>of</strong> late, but we’re always looking for new folks to be our friend!<br />
I try to update it with reminders <strong>of</strong> events, and let you know<br />
how the Newsletter is doing, when you should expect it, and<br />
especially when it will pop up online. Be sure to check us out<br />
there, because the color version is really cool. Some <strong>of</strong> the pics<br />
I choose to go into the NOR’EASTER look sooo great in color!<br />
I heartily encourage all <strong>of</strong> you to visit our website <strong>of</strong>ten! And<br />
PARTICIPATE in the club events. I’ve met so many great people<br />
at our events! I’d like to see you there.<br />
As always I look foward to hearing, or reading your stories, or<br />
seeing pictures <strong>of</strong> your cars! People really loved to see those so<br />
PLEASE send whatever you can in. I’m always happy to scan in<br />
photographs, ar recieve your submissions by email. My contact<br />
information is on page 34 if you’d like to mail, or email me anything.<br />
And thanks again everyone for all your participation!<br />
<strong>Club</strong> Racing in Atlanta<br />
<strong>Club</strong> Race at Sebring<br />
page 20<br />
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<strong>Porsche</strong> News<br />
Copy and photos are coutesey <strong>of</strong> <strong>Porsche</strong> Cars North <strong>America</strong>, and <strong>Porsche</strong> AG<br />
Supercup<br />
After the classic in the streets <strong>of</strong><br />
Monte Carlo, the <strong>Porsche</strong><br />
Mobil1 Supercup now heads to<br />
another city circuit as part <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Formula 1 weekend. At the European<br />
Grand Prix in Valencia/Spain on 27th<br />
June, the world’s fastest international<br />
brand trophy series tackles the fifth<br />
round <strong>of</strong> the season on the demanding<br />
circuit around the <strong>America</strong>’s Cup<br />
harbour.<br />
Boxster S<br />
<strong>Porsche</strong> Triple Winner in<br />
sport auto Readers’ Choice<br />
The readers <strong>of</strong> the renowned<br />
German motoring journal sport<br />
auto have picked the <strong>Porsche</strong><br />
Boxster S, the Panamera Turbo,<br />
and the 911 GT3 RS as the “No 1<br />
Cars” in their respective categories.<br />
Receiving these three first<br />
prizes, <strong>Porsche</strong> has once again<br />
moved right to the top in the<br />
highly competitive market <strong>of</strong><br />
sports-oriented brands. In all,<br />
nearly 10,000 readers <strong>of</strong> sport<br />
auto participated in the competition<br />
organised by the magazine’s<br />
Monte Carlo<br />
editors ever since 1980, with participants<br />
able to choose their favourites among<br />
more than 260 models in 25 categories.<br />
Panamera<br />
911 GT3<br />
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Tech Tactics at EPE<br />
Copy by Chris Ryan, Photos by Adrianne Ross<br />
On Saturday, May 22nd, 25 NER members gathered at<br />
European Performance Engineering’s facility on West<br />
Central Street (Rt. 135) in Natick to attend a tech session<br />
presented by owner and NER sponsor Jerry Pellegrino. As<br />
a special treat, Amy Ambrose supplied homemade biscotti for<br />
snacking along with our morning c<strong>of</strong>fee.<br />
The facility itself is very eye-catching. I guess we are used to<br />
attending tech sessions at more typical shops that are essentially<br />
a garage with a connected small <strong>of</strong>fice. EPE’s facility is located<br />
in a former auto dealership building on a major thoroughfare,<br />
complete with front parking lot and a showroom in the front <strong>of</strong><br />
the building. You can’t help but notice this place as you drive by<br />
— especially with the 993 Cup Car, GT3, and early 911 (customers’<br />
cars) typically on display in the showroom.<br />
After some socializing in the front showroom, we started <strong>of</strong>f<br />
with some club business in the showroom, including free Angel<br />
Flight backpacks handed out by Bruce Hauben. We then followed<br />
Jerry into the garage where he proceeded to hold an informal<br />
and informative question and answer session on <strong>Porsche</strong><br />
topics ranging from loose spark plugs in Boxsters to spun<br />
bearings in 996s. Of course, the cars in the garage themselves<br />
were fun to check out, too. These ranged from a Cup Car being<br />
prepped for a run at Watkins Glen to a classic 356 and even an<br />
old Alfa Romeo, which Jerry insisted was one <strong>of</strong> the very few<br />
non-<strong>Porsche</strong>s to be serviced in his shop (owned by a friend).<br />
Jerry started <strong>of</strong>f discussing engine failures and the value<br />
<strong>of</strong> having a pr<strong>of</strong>essional oil analysis done in order to analyze<br />
the internal condition <strong>of</strong> an engine without tearing it down<br />
(especially as part <strong>of</strong> a PPI). This method involves disassembly<br />
and inspection <strong>of</strong> the oil filter, to look for metallic bits, as well<br />
as an analysis <strong>of</strong> the oil itself to determine signs <strong>of</strong> engine damage<br />
and excessive wear. This led to a discussion <strong>of</strong> some <strong>of</strong> the<br />
engine failure problems seen in early water-cooled <strong>Porsche</strong>s<br />
(996s and Boxsters). These cars were totally ’new‘ <strong>Porsche</strong> models,<br />
with some significant design changes that turned out to<br />
need further work. We heard about non-captured main bearings<br />
that spun easily if subject to an upset in oil pressure, RMS<br />
leaks, valve timing chain tensioner failures, intermediate shaft<br />
problems, and connecting rods that were engineered without<br />
guide pins. Jerry explained that many <strong>of</strong> the engines with these<br />
design features were perfectly capably <strong>of</strong> delivering years <strong>of</strong><br />
trouble-free service as one would expect from a <strong>Porsche</strong>, and<br />
that it was mostly under extreme duty conditions (i.e. racing)<br />
where these problems typically surfaced. Having said that,<br />
however, he pointed out that the older air-cooled engines were<br />
generally much more robust and had a higher tolerance level<br />
for being pushed hard.<br />
The Spec Boxster we had all gathered around featured an Accusump<br />
system, which was described as a real plus in preventing<br />
many <strong>of</strong> the engine failure issues being discussed if you<br />
The Accusump system<br />
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The front <strong>of</strong> European Performance Engineering<br />
are going to push your <strong>Porsche</strong> hard at the track. While on the<br />
discussion <strong>of</strong> oil pressure, we learned that most <strong>of</strong> the wear<br />
experienced by any engine happens in the first 10 seconds <strong>of</strong><br />
operation after startup, while the oil that has drained into the<br />
sump is being pumped back into all the oil passages.<br />
Next the discussion led to other minor modifications that<br />
could add horsepower, such as K&N air filters (very minor<br />
benefit and not recommended for cars with mass air flow sensors<br />
that can be contaminated by oil from the filter), exhaust<br />
systems, and catalytic converter bypass systems. Jerry also<br />
discussed suspension modifications and how the best way to<br />
upgrade your car is to take a holistic approach, properly designing<br />
and matching all suspension system components for the<br />
car and its intended use. We learned <strong>of</strong> the mysterious ’chirping<br />
spark plugs,’ a phenomenon recently experienced by Adrianne<br />
Ross and repaired (by simply tightening one <strong>of</strong> the spark plugs<br />
which had loosened slightly).<br />
There was also considerable discussion about Boxster convertible<br />
tops, where one <strong>of</strong> the cables breaks allowing full power<br />
<strong>of</strong> the top raising mechanism to be applied only to one side<br />
<strong>of</strong> the top. The high torque <strong>of</strong> this system is capable <strong>of</strong> bending<br />
sheet metal components including the body panels that the<br />
drive mechanism mounts to. Unfortunately for fellow member<br />
Gary Hebner, Murphy himself must have been listening to this<br />
discussion, because when it was time to leave and he went out<br />
continued on page 32<br />
Talking about a Spec Boxster<br />
The morning crowd<br />
Talking about converting Boxsters to Spec Boxsters.<br />
Alex under black 911<br />
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NER Visits the Collings Foundation<br />
Copy by Chris Ryan, Photos by Amy Ambrose<br />
On Saturday, June 5th, 50 NER members were treated to<br />
a special event at the Collings Foundation in Stow. We<br />
were welcomed by Bob Collings who established the<br />
foundation to organize and support “living history” events that<br />
enable <strong>America</strong>ns to learn more about their heritage through<br />
direct participation. The original focus <strong>of</strong> the foundation<br />
was transportation-related events such as antique car rallies,<br />
hillclimbs, carriage and sleight rides, along with a winter icecutting<br />
festival in the Stow, MA area. During the mid-eighties,<br />
these activities were broadened to include aviation-related<br />
events such as air shows, barnstorming, historical reunions, the<br />
Wings <strong>of</strong> Freedom Tour, Vietnam Memorial flights, and joint<br />
museum displays.<br />
The site is nestled in the woods next to Lake Boon in Stow.<br />
The 25 acre site includes the Collings home, the hangar (housing<br />
vintage aircraft and racing cars), the shed (housing classic<br />
cars), well appointed gardens, and a 2,200 foot grass runway<br />
out back, which is used during live demonstrations <strong>of</strong> some <strong>of</strong><br />
the vintage aircraft in the Collings collection.<br />
After gathering for morning c<strong>of</strong>fee and donuts in the patio<br />
garden, Bob led us <strong>of</strong>f for a fantastic tour <strong>of</strong> his collection,<br />
complete with fascinating anecdotes and tidbits <strong>of</strong> history<br />
These little guys were so cute. All by different manufacturers<br />
about many <strong>of</strong> the cars and aircraft, which made the tour even<br />
more entertaining. We began in the car “shed,” where we were<br />
treated to the collection <strong>of</strong> classic cars that hail from the brass<br />
era through the ‘30s and ‘40s. Included in this collection were<br />
some early ’alternative fuel‘ entries, including a 1906 Pope Waverly<br />
Electric Carriage, which Bob explained was marketed as<br />
a “Lady’s Car” since it did not require engine cranking and had<br />
solid tires (no flats). Across the aisle, there was a 1901 curved<br />
dash Oldsmobile, which was the best selling car in its day.<br />
There was also a 1904 Franklin Roadster, and a 1908 Cadillac<br />
The Red Barron plane<br />
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open Roadster runabout. Classic era cars included a 1927 Rolls<br />
Royce built in Springfield, MA, ’performance‘ entries like the<br />
supercharged 1936 Auburn Boat-Tail Speedster, which included<br />
a unique side door to access a golf bag storage compartment,<br />
a 1935 V-12 Packard Limo for comfort cruising, as well as a 1932<br />
Deusenberg SJ originally owned by Mr. Deusenberg himself.<br />
Bob described how this ’car <strong>of</strong> the stars‘ was originally sold for a<br />
base price <strong>of</strong> $8,500, which included the engine and the chassis<br />
only. Then you would purchase a “summer” body and a “winter”<br />
body, which you would have changed for the appropriate<br />
season. This car could do 100 mph in second gear, and actually<br />
had an altimeter mounted on the dash. Through the lower level<br />
we passed a couple <strong>of</strong> ‘20s vehicles, including a 1926 Chevrolet<br />
Woody and a 1923 Model T, ordered in everyone’s favorite color<br />
<strong>of</strong> the day — black (chosen by Ford because the paint dried<br />
faster).<br />
We exited out behind the building and walked along the grass<br />
over to the hangar, which houses many <strong>of</strong> the vintage aircraft<br />
owned by the foundation. Walking into this building is quite<br />
The Dusenburg<br />
impressive, with a variety <strong>of</strong> vintage aircraft carefully staged for<br />
viewing. In the middle <strong>of</strong> the floor sat an AT-6F trainer with its<br />
wings folded up. Off to one side, was a Fokker DR-1 tri-plane<br />
replica with a radial engine. As Bob explained it, the radial engine<br />
used castor oil as a lubricant, and spewed a fine mist <strong>of</strong> the<br />
stuff as it flew over the open cockpit. As castor oil is a natural<br />
laxative, pilots took to wearing silk scarves over their mouths<br />
in order to filter out the oil and also to wipe the mist <strong>of</strong>f their<br />
goggles. The Wright “Vin Fiz” hanging overhead was described<br />
continued on page 32<br />
The Pope Waverly!<br />
Al Cappones Caddy<br />
N O R E A S T E R 3 page 25
2010 NER Autocross #2 - Sun 05-30-2010<br />
Class Pos. # Driver Car Model Total Class Pos. # Driver Car Model Total<br />
1S<br />
6S<br />
1 46A Francis ODay 914-6 70.39 1 235A Ted Shaw 996 63.862<br />
2 100A William Theriault 914 77.999 2 32A Glenn Champagne 996 64.086<br />
3 31A Lev Tabenkin 993 65.156<br />
1R 4 327A Dara Ambrose 996 65.953<br />
1 914B Sigrid Schnoerr 914 60.16 5 36A Alex Baldauski 997 66.061<br />
6 18A Jack A. Saunders 993 74.346<br />
2S 7 35A Mike Berry 997 80.113<br />
1 15A David Case 944 63.901<br />
2 61A Bill Aubin 944 67.554 7R<br />
1 1A Oliver Lucier Boxster 58.167<br />
2R 2 333A Paul Atkin 997 60.122<br />
1 44B Joe Kraetsch 924 S 61.43<br />
2 69A Georges Rouhart 968 61.515 8<br />
3 99A Devon Yablonski 944 62.747 1 522B Jake Moreau 997 C4S 56.321<br />
4 44A Lisa Roche 944 62.856 2 319B Mike Tosi 997S 58.859<br />
5 208A Barry Yomtov 968 70.17 3 45A Cameron Habib 997 C4S 63.105<br />
4 104A Susan Kelley 997 C2S 63.653<br />
3S 5 522A William Nerney 997 C4S 64.298<br />
1 410A John Bergen 964 C2 61.204 6 117A Andrey Petrovsky 997 Turbo 64.609<br />
2 244A Steven James 911 63.349 7 4A Todd Pinel 09 911 67.93<br />
3 21A Cuan Coulter 78 SC 65.997 8 67A Sam Peteff 997S 73.536<br />
4 163A Ken Conway 87 911 66.789<br />
5 42A David Berman 83 911 68.977 9<br />
6 42B Kristin Larson 83 911 70.366 1 887A Stephen Lefebvre GT3RS 57.081<br />
7 39A Chip Jarry 89 911 72.099 2 40A Charles Stromeyer 993 turbo 58.435<br />
8 717A Bob Sanford 964 72.561 3 75A Mark Skala 914-6 58.684<br />
9 163B Keith Conway 87 911 75.022 4 179A Bill Caterino Boxster 59.923<br />
10 39B Chris Jarry 89 911 DNS 5 77A Fred Cowen 944 62.764<br />
6 126A Henry Fisher 930 63.305<br />
3R 7 331A Dennis Mascetta 87 911 63.936<br />
1 82A Christopher Tuck 911S 60.386 8 5A Steve Smith 944 65.699<br />
2 3A Tom Tate 911 60.778 9 111A Jim Shepard 944 66.327<br />
3 22A Robert Canter Carrera 61.034<br />
4 156A Chris Ryan 911 Carrera 61.58 10<br />
5 666A George Skaubitis RS <strong>America</strong> 61.731 1 901A Ron Mann 911 57.724<br />
6 71A Tom Frisardi 71 911T 62.711 2 62A Scott James 97 Boxster 58.244<br />
7 711A Dick Demaine 88 C2 64.038 3 735A Judy Hendrickson 914 67.93<br />
8 666B Christine Skaubitis RS <strong>America</strong> 66.771<br />
12<br />
4S 1 240A Jon Cowen M3 58.112<br />
1 66A Steve Ross Boxster 63.016 2 91A Mark Schnorr M3 58.118<br />
2 84A Daniel Forte Boxster 66.588 3 30A Nick DeRosa m3 59.427<br />
3 17A Art O'Dea Boxster S 67.073 4 471A Mike Iannotti 135 59.605<br />
4 84B Ian Durham Boxster 68.642 5 120A Tom Gurski Elise 59.67<br />
5 237A Kevin Moore Boxster 70.721 6 0A Kenny Conway STI 61.497<br />
6 41A Joe Nicolaisen Boxster S 72.853 7 356A Ash Perkins M3 62.186<br />
7 7A James Bowers 04 BoxsterS73.438 8 210A Marc Augustine 328 62.409<br />
8 24A Mark Weissman 03 Boxster 73.74 9 171A Miguel Fidalgo STi 62.726<br />
10 120B Daniel Philip Elise 63.38<br />
5S 11 76A Lee Levitt Audi 67.234<br />
1 20A Bill Seymour 07 Cayman 60.746 12 712A Kelly Burgess Mini Cooper68.226<br />
2 65A Duncan Dana Cayman 65.115 13 74A Charles Kaneb Honda 70.831<br />
3 68A Michael Matson Boxster 70.266 14 34A Robert Yomtov BMW 325 71.879<br />
15 123A Jonathan Levitt Audi 73.09<br />
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Flat Sixer- continued from page 7<br />
Caterino <strong>of</strong>fered to form a mini-convey with me.<br />
We met Bill minutes from Little Compton at around 5:30.<br />
The plan was to stop at Dunkin Donuts for c<strong>of</strong>fee and food,<br />
and then hit the highway. All was going according to schedule<br />
and we were about 40 minutes away from Fort Devens<br />
when the radio in the truck started to cut in and out. That’s<br />
bizarre I thought to myself. Then I looked at my gauges and<br />
noticed that the battery warning light was on.<br />
That’s never a good sign, and I recently replaced my battery.<br />
Double doh! So, I did the best thing I could do given the circumstances;<br />
I turned <strong>of</strong>f the radio, killed the lights, and shut<br />
<strong>of</strong>f the air conditioner. This was my attempt to help conserve<br />
the battery until we made it to the airfield. I was thinking we<br />
would make it as we exited 495 onto Route 2. Then, as we<br />
were about a mile from the exit for Ayer, the truck started to<br />
hesitate. It finally gave up the ghost right at the <strong>of</strong>f-ramp for<br />
Route 110/111.<br />
Bill must have thought I was crazy stopping where I did but<br />
I had no choice. Dylan and I got out <strong>of</strong> the truck and behind<br />
the guardrail so we could evaluate our options. At this point<br />
I was worried about how I was going to get the truck, trailer<br />
and car home. Autocross was not a faint memory in my mind.<br />
Bill and I did a quick diagnosis and decided that the truck’s<br />
alternator was most likely the culprit.<br />
Bill had tools with him and if I could get my hands on a<br />
replacement part I could still be in business. The big issue was<br />
getting the truck to a place where we could work on it. Fortunately<br />
I am a AAA member so I dialed them up and asked for<br />
assistance. AAA informed me that since I was on a highway<br />
that they would dispatch a wrecker immediately; in this case<br />
“immediately” meant 25 to 30 minutes.<br />
As we were all standing around, a couple <strong>of</strong> <strong>Porsche</strong> guys<br />
pulled over to see if we needed help. One <strong>of</strong> the great things<br />
about our club is that fellow members are always willing to<br />
help. Tom Tate was one <strong>of</strong> the guys who stopped and his advice<br />
to me was to back the car <strong>of</strong>f the trailer and abandon the<br />
truck and trailer on the highway. This way I would be sure to<br />
make it to autocross. Brilliant! On second thought, however,<br />
I decided that maybe abandoning my stuff was not such a<br />
good idea. I did thank him for his suggestion.<br />
Another <strong>Porsche</strong> guy who is a fairly new member to our<br />
region, Scott James, pulled up with his rig and trailer and<br />
<strong>of</strong>fered to help. It was at this time when the AAA wrecker<br />
showed up. The AAA guy quickly informed me that there<br />
would be no way he could tow the truck and trailer and that I<br />
would have to leave the trailer behind. What? Leave my trailer<br />
and track car on Route 2? Are you kidding me?<br />
This is when Scott <strong>of</strong>fered to drop his trailer <strong>of</strong>f at Devens<br />
and come back for mine. Wow, what a great guy. I gladly<br />
accepted his <strong>of</strong>fer and informed the driver that he could tow<br />
my truck to the airfield and I would meet him there. I sent<br />
Dylan with the driver and truck, which in hindsight was probably<br />
something that wouldn’t win me any good parenting awards.<br />
Dot gave me a hard time later on when I explained the story to<br />
her.<br />
Anyway, Scott came back just as the AAA guy drove away with<br />
the truck and Dylan. We got the trailer hooked up to his vehicle<br />
and then headed <strong>of</strong>f to the airfield. When we got there, the AAA<br />
wrecker, truck, and Dylan were nowhere to be found. This is<br />
when my paranoia senses kicked in. Where could they be I wondered.<br />
As I sat there pondering that question the wrecker finally<br />
showed up. All was well. It appears the driver took a wrong turn,<br />
which delayed their arrival.<br />
So as not drag this story out too much longer let’s just say that<br />
Bill and I were able to get the alternator out <strong>of</strong> the truck. Chris<br />
Ryan gave me a ride to a nearby AutoZone store (20 minutes<br />
away), which happened to be open on Sunday (remember this<br />
is Memorial Day weekend!). I secured a new alternator and Chris<br />
and I were back at the airfield before our run group went out.<br />
This meant that I could drive in the morning session without a<br />
problem.<br />
As an added bonus, I was able to sign a waiver and take Dylan<br />
as a passenger. Needless to say he was ecstatic. My first run<br />
wasn’t bad; I managed to make it around the course without<br />
knocking any cones over. My tires, which were kind <strong>of</strong> old,<br />
seemed a bit greasy but I was able to keep the car under control.<br />
On my second run I was pushing it a bit, and I ended up doing a<br />
180-degree spin out by the control tower. This was quite exciting<br />
for Dylan but it ended up adding 20 seconds to my time.<br />
For my third and fourth runs I managed to pick up my speed<br />
and shave several seconds <strong>of</strong>f <strong>of</strong> my first run. By the end <strong>of</strong> the<br />
morning I was surprised to be leading my class. I didn’t dwell on<br />
this long, as I had to get my new alternator installed and get my<br />
truck running again. The installation process was much easier<br />
than the removal process. With the new alternator installed I got<br />
a jump-start from Bill and the truck fired right up. No more battery<br />
warning light!<br />
At this point I decided to pack up everything and head back to<br />
Little Compton. Sure I was disappointed, and so was Dylan, that<br />
I wouldn’t be driving in the afternoon but I did not want to push<br />
my luck. Later that day I got an e-mail from Bill letting me know<br />
that I had held onto first place in my class. That was a great feeling,<br />
but I have to say I am not sure how many more autocrosses<br />
I am going to attend. It seems that the last two — remember<br />
paint on the car, truck and trailer — have me thinking that<br />
maybe someone is trying to tell me something. We shall see.<br />
Now for the standard closing line: well, that’s all for this month.<br />
I hope to see many <strong>of</strong> you at some <strong>of</strong> our upcoming events! If<br />
you see me, please introduce yourself and say hello, I will be trying<br />
to do the same. Until then, stay safe!<br />
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MInutes- continued from page 8<br />
Quality. Performance.<br />
on the road<br />
or on the track...<br />
Call the experts.<br />
There are spaces remaining for the Calabogie and Watkins Glen<br />
events, but it does not appear that either will lose money. Even<br />
the September NHMS event has quite a few people registered<br />
already.<br />
New Business: It was moved and seconded to increase the<br />
reimbursement rate for those hosting board meetings.<br />
Adrianne raised the possibility <strong>of</strong> the club spending some <strong>of</strong><br />
its reserves to raise more money for Angel Flight. She and Bob<br />
Cohen will brainstorm about various possibilities and communicate<br />
with the rest <strong>of</strong> the board by e-mail.<br />
The next board meeting will be at 6:30 pm on Wednesday,<br />
<strong>July</strong> 21st; Steve Ross will host at a location to be determined.<br />
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned<br />
at 8:42 pm.<br />
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Four Speed- continued from page 6<br />
jar. After the third time this car refused to start I took <strong>of</strong>f the<br />
air cleaner and looked down into the carb as I pushed the<br />
throttle down. There was not even a hint <strong>of</strong> gas coming out to<br />
help it start. I took the jets out to see if they were the problem<br />
but they were clean. I then went back in the house to “phone<br />
a friend.” Jim Johnson at Carb Rescue is the wizard when it<br />
comes to these old carbs and he suggested that I remove the<br />
little tubes that the jets direct the gas into and see if they were<br />
clogged. Sure enough there was just enough dirt or dried out<br />
gas in each one to block the gas from coming out. The opening<br />
itself is no larger that a common pin and it doesn’t take much<br />
to stop it up. My guess was this car was parked without any<br />
kind <strong>of</strong> gas stabilizer in it and not run until the gas was gone.<br />
Either approach would have kept this problem for happening.<br />
Another car with an interesting story was the red ’64 coupe<br />
that followed me home from NH back in April. The story was<br />
the car was driven to a repair shop to have a slipping clutch<br />
replaced. The car showed up in Oct. and the owner died unexpectedly<br />
in Nov. No work had been done, but the car was<br />
parked inside for the winter. When I got the car apart the clutch<br />
disc was half the thickness it needed to be, so the story looked<br />
correct and a new part was installed. Every new clutch requires<br />
adjustment but this one wasn’t even close. The cable seemed<br />
so long that I thought that maybe the wrong one had been installed.<br />
I called the repair garage and was told that they hadn’t<br />
touched the cable and when I went to take up the slack it was<br />
clear that nobody had touched it in years. Without the cable<br />
tightened allowing the clutch to operate, this car could never<br />
have been driven into the shop, slipping or not.<br />
Looking at the one adjustment available I didn’t think it could<br />
be tightened enough, but it could. I was so happy that it was<br />
working correctly that I took the car for a ride around the block.<br />
Out the driveway in first gear and into second, but third and<br />
fourth was nowhere to be found. The shifter had a lot <strong>of</strong> play to<br />
it so I figured that one <strong>of</strong> the plastic bushings had broken at the<br />
base <strong>of</strong> the shifter. With three bolts <strong>of</strong>f I lifted the shifter base<br />
to find that the plastic socket used to hold the bottom <strong>of</strong> the<br />
stick was worn so badly that only the bottom half remained.<br />
The second bushing, a collar around the shaft itself, was in<br />
good shape. The worn one is the easiest one to replace and I<br />
have plenty, so it went in and back out I drove. I now had all<br />
the gears but reverse was up under my left knee and third gear<br />
was up under the glovebox somewhere. Way too much slack<br />
in the system. There is one more important bushing and that is<br />
the one on the front <strong>of</strong> the transmission. I jacked up the car to<br />
take a look and found that the metal parts <strong>of</strong> the universal joint<br />
were there, but any and all pieces <strong>of</strong> the plastic bushing were<br />
non-existent. There weren’t even any small pieces left, they had<br />
been gone for years. So, how can someone drive a car with a<br />
slipping clutch that won’t disengage, hooked to a shifter with<br />
no bushings that can’t find any gears?<br />
I’ve been driving beat up, worn out cars since I got my drivers<br />
license and I think that I can just about make anything move<br />
but this one I can’t explain. I’ll keep looking; maybe the story<br />
will come to me after all. KTF<br />
Double Clutching- continued from page 9<br />
experience along the way.<br />
We got a taxi to take us to the hotel from the airport and once<br />
getting into the cab I noticed it was a right-hand drive car.<br />
Since it was our intention to rent a car while we were there for<br />
a day this came as a surprise because do to my own ignorance<br />
I didn’t know that on Malta all the cars were right-hand drive.<br />
Even so I thought this would be interesting since the last time<br />
I drove a car with the steering wheel on the right side I got<br />
pulled over by a British police <strong>of</strong>ficer who told me he had been<br />
following me for about five miles and couldn’t figure out what<br />
the hell I was doing. For a bit <strong>of</strong> history if you have not been to<br />
Malta before it is an island throughout its history that has been<br />
conquered and ruled at one time or another by the Phoenicians,<br />
Greeks, Romans, Fatimids, Sicilians, Knights <strong>of</strong> St John,<br />
French and the British and there is evidence <strong>of</strong> each culture<br />
throughout the island. The most interesting <strong>of</strong> these were the<br />
Knights <strong>of</strong> St John whose leader was referred to as the Grand<br />
Master.<br />
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NEW LOCATION<br />
Boulder Industrial Park<br />
Building 10-A<br />
(Behind Northern Equipment)<br />
<strong>of</strong>f Route 20 in North Oxford, MA<br />
888-414-2287<br />
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Just want to mention here that we ended up renting a<br />
compact Ford (probably silly for me to say it was a compact<br />
since all the cars on the island seemed to be a compact) with a<br />
manual 5 speed. After about 5 to 10 minutes driving it I pretty<br />
much seemed to have all under control and unlike my last time<br />
no police <strong>of</strong>ficer pulled me over question what the hell I was<br />
doing. Much <strong>of</strong> the drive it was like going from the present to<br />
the past and back again as you saw sights along the way that<br />
were at one moment modern and then dated back hundreds<br />
<strong>of</strong> years. One <strong>of</strong> the most interesting was the city <strong>of</strong> Mdina<br />
which had a beautifully preserved part <strong>of</strong> the old city which<br />
we ended up spending a few hours walking through. The local<br />
cuisine was a combination <strong>of</strong> many different cultures but for<br />
the most part it was principally Italian but if you really wanted<br />
to try something local it was highly recommended to try<br />
something made with Rabbit. I thought about this but in the<br />
ended decided to pass when I asked Guille about this who had<br />
tried it before and she turned a few different shades <strong>of</strong> color<br />
as she thought back to the last time she had tried it. Why is it<br />
though whenever you ask somebody anywhere in the world<br />
what something taste like you always get the same answer that<br />
it taste like chicken which is what a few waiters automatically<br />
responded when I asked. If that is the case, why not just make it<br />
with chicken, seems pretty simple to me. Ultimately in the end<br />
we had a great time. After being there for four days we boarded<br />
back on the plane for the flight back to Sevilla and once again<br />
after take-<strong>of</strong>f I tried to take a few pictures from the air <strong>of</strong> the<br />
island and was once again told to please put away my camera<br />
because it could interfere with the electronics <strong>of</strong> the plane. I am<br />
still working on that one to understand the logic.<br />
One last note, you have all read continually about my passion<br />
for autocross and in doing this trip it was planned around<br />
making sure I would not miss an autocross. We had a NER<br />
autocross on Sunday 5/30 and my flight left Boston on 5/31 and<br />
I returned to Boston on Friday 6/11 in order to be at the NCR<br />
autocross on 6/12. I might have only got about 3 hour’s sleep<br />
before the start <strong>of</strong> the autocross due to adjusting to the 6 hour<br />
time difference between Spain and Boston. When I explained<br />
to Guille my itinerary <strong>of</strong> making sure I would be back to Boston<br />
in time to make the autocross she just smiled and said that was<br />
fine with her and she understood. Can a man ask for a better<br />
companion than that? I am truly one lucky guy.<br />
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Collings Tour - continued from page 25<br />
One Track Mind- continued from page 10<br />
as the first aircraft to cross the <strong>America</strong>n continent, but not before<br />
pilot Calbrath Perry Rogers made 68 take<strong>of</strong>fs and endured<br />
14 crash landings along the way. The Stow aviation museum<br />
is also home to a number <strong>of</strong> the foundation’s smaller aircraft,<br />
including an original Bleriot XI (1909), PT-17 Stearman (1942),<br />
UC-78 Bobcat (1943), TBM Avenger (1945), Fiesler FI-156 Storch<br />
(1943), and a T-33 Shooting Star (1948). Bob pointed out an<br />
impressive example <strong>of</strong> early German technology in the form <strong>of</strong><br />
a sophisticated anti-aircraft system, controlled by a mechanical<br />
computer capable <strong>of</strong> coordinating the 4-gun array and setting<br />
shell explosion altitudes. Pretty impressive technology for<br />
equipment <strong>of</strong> that era.<br />
The collection houses three interesting microcars. These were<br />
manufactured after WWII by BMW, Messerschmidt, and Fuji<br />
Heavy Industries (manufacturer <strong>of</strong> Subarus) when building airplanes<br />
was forbidden. They turned to small vehicles that could<br />
be sold in their respective war-ravaged countries.<br />
The racecar collection was impressive. The oldest Indy car we<br />
saw was a 1961 Travis/Offy, powered by a 400 HP Offenhauser<br />
engine, and raced from 1961–1964. Other Indy cars included a<br />
1972 Gurney Eagle, a 1980 Penske PC-9/Cosworth DFX driven<br />
by Mario Andretti, and a 1995 Lotus Ford. NER members were<br />
pleased to have <strong>Porsche</strong> represented by the presence <strong>of</strong> a<br />
1979 <strong>Porsche</strong> Indy — the factory racecar that smashed all track<br />
records before being banned. At the time, race rules allowed<br />
greater boost pressure for six-cylinder engines than for V-8s,<br />
giving <strong>Porsche</strong> speed that dominated the field. This prompted<br />
the other car owners to prevail on the powers that be to<br />
abruptly change the rules, thus ending <strong>Porsche</strong>’s Indy venture.<br />
At the end <strong>of</strong> the tour, Bob was happy to answer questions<br />
and mention upcoming events at the Collings Foundation. We<br />
thank Bob and his wife, Caroline for the hospitality extended<br />
during this tour <strong>of</strong> a truly unique and special place.<br />
and I had a friendly debriefing the following Monday and he<br />
has agreed to have his IT folks look into developing a cancellation<br />
mechanism. In the meantime, let me remind everyone<br />
that your primary source <strong>of</strong> information is the NER website<br />
(porschenet.com) and the NOR’EASTER. E-mail reminders are<br />
not necessarily sent for every event and, as we’ve just seen, may<br />
be subject to Mr. Murphy’s law.<br />
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to lower the top <strong>of</strong> his Boxster, he experienced this phenomenon,<br />
twisting the boot and top frame <strong>of</strong> his shiny black car. Not<br />
pretty. Without missing a beat, Jerry was out in the parking lot<br />
with wrench in hand, and quickly disconnected enough <strong>of</strong> the<br />
mechanism’s linkage to allow Gary to fold the top down and<br />
drive home. Hopefully by now he has repaired the damage and<br />
is able to put this episode behind him.<br />
Following the session in the showroom, members enjoyed a<br />
delicious lunch <strong>of</strong> gourmet sandwiches from a local Italian bakery<br />
(also sourced by Amy) while continuing to swap car stories.<br />
After lunch, we had a chance to wander back out to the garage<br />
spend some more time with Jerry discussing all things <strong>Porsche</strong>.<br />
It’s clear that this is a guy who loves what he does and probably<br />
enjoys it even more now that it’s being done in such nice surroundings.<br />
NER thanks Jerry and his staff, once again, for their<br />
generous hospitality.<br />
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Marketplace<br />
For Sale<br />
HOOD for 2000 996, currently arena red. Has three small dents from a parking lot incident. So needs some work. Yours for $225 or BO Ginny<br />
(vhy4167@hotmail.com)<br />
1995 968 Coupe: black/black partial leather , mileage 141k, meticulously maintained, new sport clutch-dual mass flywheel-993 turbo brakesall<br />
done at 125k, new suspension done at 115k, cup wheels w/crests, cd changer, all service current. $13,500 Frank - (603) 924-8866<br />
2002 911 Carrera 2. Seal Gray/Black, 37K miles, heated power memory seats, PSM, Xenons, AM/FM/CD, 18” wheels, records. Mechanically excellent,<br />
cosmetically very good. No track or autocross. Asking $26,500. Charlie Learoyd, bkrider@verizon.net or 978-263-4684.<br />
1999 911 Carrera Coupe. Speed Yellow/Black. 6 speed manual. Only 49,000 miles. California car, only two meticulous owners since new.<br />
Always garaged, no accidents, no track, not driven in winter. 18” factory wheels with colored crests. Power everything including heated seats,<br />
Traction Control, white instrumentation, CD player/custom sound, headlight trims. Service documents and all original manuals. Outstanding<br />
condition and drives like new. $27,500. David Walton, Ipswich, MA. 978 810 0036. davidwalton7@comcast.net<br />
2002 <strong>Porsche</strong> 996 Twin Turbo Features: GT3 interior, adjustable suspension I am the second owner <strong>of</strong> this well maintained Seal Gray 911 Turbo.<br />
Many upgrades. New factory installed engine with only 8k miles on it since installation. I purchased car stock with 49K miles. I have added well<br />
over $10K in top-shelf upgrades. Installed over the last 2 years: <strong>Porsche</strong> factory GT-3 seats and matching techquipment Stainless Steel Roll bar,<br />
and Schroth harnesses. Adjustable PSS9 Bilstein suspension and adjustable H&R Sway bars. <strong>Porsche</strong> GT3 Clutch and more. Have all original seats<br />
as well. Engine is stock. 58K miles, PASM, 6 SPD, full black leather, 6 CD. $47,995 or $49,995 or BO.. Jeff Attschler. email: caterhamsv2002@yahoo.<br />
com<br />
1992 968 Cabriolet. Amazon green (actually more blue than green), Tiptronic, 110K, belts and pump changed at 96K, newer blemish free black<br />
top and cashmere interior. Comes with Dunlop snow tires used 2 seasons. New Kumho w-rated street tires. Runs great, usual cosmetic blemishes<br />
for an 18 year old car, but looks great too. Asking $11.5K. Somewhat negotiable. Steve 508 588 4489<br />
2004 911 GT3 Midnight Blue Metallic, Black Interior, 20,000 miles, Xenon Headlamp Package, everything else stock. $60k. David - 617-697-2679<br />
or davidi22@yahoo.com<br />
1985 911 Carrera Coupe, blk/tan leather, 28,250 original miles, sunro<strong>of</strong>, factory installed rear tail, 2nd owner, always garaged, totally original,<br />
$27,500. Stephen Leon, 508-209-0056, email rsleonjr@yahoo.com<br />
1976 911S Targa; rare Sportomatic. 72K original miles. All receipts from new. Engine recently rebuilt by <strong>Porsche</strong> guru. All updates; fully desmogged.<br />
Runs very strong. Body, interior & Targa top all in very good condition. No rust. Bitter Chocolate w/ Cinnamon interior. Kardex. Health<br />
issues force sale. No rain or winters. Always garaged. I’m second owner. $17,500 obo.<br />
Contact for details: Rick at 508-255-3583 or rdparis@his.com.<br />
1978 911SC - Silver with black interior; 3.2 liter engine plus other performance features; $13,500; John Ratichek: ratichek@gmail.com,<br />
781-275-4335<br />
1987 944 Turbo – Coupe, red/blk. Street legal track car –Big Red brakes, full cage, camera mount, Recaro seats, 5-point harnesses, extra rims<br />
and track tires. $8500 OBO. Ralph Neff, North Andover, MA 978/884-7664 ralph.neff@comcast.net<br />
‘78 <strong>Porsche</strong> 924- 4 new perelli tires, new battery, motor is in good shape, all original, new wiring is needed. Great project car, must see to appreciate.<br />
Please call Gary at 860-230-2120 or 860-383-3166. $1800 or best <strong>of</strong>fer.<br />
’90 928S4: Auto, 95K miles, black/tan int, timing belt & water pump changed at 84K, runs like a scalded cat. $11,500, Brian (603)463-0133,<br />
cell (603)703-3895<br />
Classic 1975 911S - one owner, always garaged, all original with matching numbers. 71,900 miles. $15,995.<br />
Contact Maralyn McPherson (401) 662-1259<br />
Tires: Set <strong>of</strong> 2 Pilot Sport 235/40ZR18 (91Y) N3 tires for sale. I will separate so you can have a spare tire around in case one <strong>of</strong> yours is damaged.<br />
They were carefully removed, have better than 60% even tread and I’m asking $50 each. The DOT date code is 2204. They may be picked up in<br />
Danvers.Jim Bowers 978-750-0957 or e-mail jbowers@nii.net<br />
04 911 GT3. Gray metallic paint/Black interior, OEM Recarro euro-sport leather seats, OEM stainless steel rollbar, all new Schroth 5pt harnesses.<br />
Track ready: H&R springs, Moton shocks. Stock wheels w. new street tires and 2 sets BBS track wheels w. Hoosiers. Many other upgrades, call for<br />
more details. $62K Mike 781.929.1112<br />
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NER Board <strong>of</strong> Directors<br />
Welcome New Members<br />
President<br />
Steve Ross<br />
49 Village Brook Lane, Natick, MA 01760<br />
Home:508-653-1695 email: slr944@aol.com<br />
Vice President - Administrative<br />
Chris Ryan<br />
28 Myrick Ln., Harvard, MA 01451<br />
Home: 978-772-9546 email: ryan28@charter.net<br />
Vice President - Activities<br />
Amy Ambrose<br />
50 Pleasant Street, Hopkinton, MA 01748<br />
Home:508-497-0154 email: amy.c.adler@comcast.net<br />
Treasurer<br />
Chris Mongeon<br />
147 Fire Rd #12, Lancaster, MA 01523<br />
Home: 508-439-2315 email: c_mongeon1@hotmail.com<br />
Secretary<br />
Joyce Brinton<br />
5 Apple Ridge Ln, Littleton, MA 01460<br />
Home: 978-952-8517 email: jb911@<strong>Porsche</strong>Net.com<br />
Membership<br />
Dick Anderson<br />
10 Cutler Rd, Andover, MA 01810<br />
Home: 978-474-0898 email: DickAnderson114@gmail.com<br />
NOR’EASTER Editor<br />
Adrianne Ross<br />
P.O. Box 760727, Melrose, MA 02176<br />
Cell: 781-249-5091, email: aross@<strong>Porsche</strong>Net.com<br />
Past President<br />
Bruce Hauben<br />
5 Apple Ridge Ln, Littleton, MA 01460<br />
Home: 978-952-8517 email: BMH993@<strong>Porsche</strong>Net.com<br />
Past President Emeritus<br />
John Bergen<br />
Cell: 617-908-9671 email: bergenj@comcast.net<br />
Committee Chairs<br />
Chair - Autocross<br />
Cuan Coulter<br />
160 Granite St, Medfield, MA 02052<br />
email: cuan.coulter@comcast.net<br />
Chair - Concours d’Elegance<br />
Steve Ross<br />
49 Village Brook Lane, Natick, MA 01760<br />
Home:508-653-1695 email: slr944@aol.com<br />
Registration - Autocross<br />
Jon Cowen<br />
12 Copeland Rd, Framingham, MA 01701<br />
email: JCowenNER@gmail.com<br />
Chair -Driver Education<br />
Bruce Hauben<br />
5 Apple Ridge Ln, Littleton, MA 01460<br />
Home: 978-952-8517 email: BMH993@<strong>Porsche</strong>Net.com<br />
Registration - Driver Education<br />
Mark Keefe<br />
Home: 508-529-6127 email: TCReg@<strong>Porsche</strong>Net.com<br />
DE Tech<br />
Chris Outzen<br />
Home: 978-443-0732 email: Chris@theoutzens.com<br />
Dick Anderson<br />
Home: 978-474-0898 email: DickAnderson114@gmail.com<br />
Chief Driving Instructor - Driver Education<br />
Peter Tracy<br />
Home: 978-486-8245 email: chfinsttracy@<strong>Porsche</strong>Net.com<br />
Novice Development - Driver Education<br />
Moe Auger<br />
Home: Moe@augernet.com email: NovDev@<strong>Porsche</strong>Net.com<br />
Instructor Development - Driver Education<br />
Steve Artick<br />
Home: 781-272-7227 email: InstDev@<strong>Porsche</strong>Net.com<br />
Zone 1 Representative<br />
Botho von Bose<br />
Home: 416-509-6661; bvonbose@lomltd.com<br />
Eric Bornh<strong>of</strong>ft<br />
Gloucester MA<br />
2001 911 996-4<br />
Bob Cunningham<br />
Westborough MA<br />
1957 356A<br />
Bob Duarte<br />
East Providence RI<br />
2002 Boxster<br />
Jonathan Fiske<br />
Wayland MA<br />
2003 Boxster<br />
Jim Herrera<br />
Hopkinton MA<br />
2005 911<br />
Ryan Liese<br />
Bethany Liese<br />
Richmond RI<br />
1996 911 C4S<br />
Russell Mack<br />
Armonk NY<br />
2007 Cararra C4<br />
Joe McClure<br />
South Yarmouth MA<br />
2000 Boxster<br />
Larry Merlo<br />
East Greenwich RI<br />
2010 Panamera<br />
Jerry Randall<br />
Williamsburg MA<br />
2009 997 C4S<br />
Igor Shikh<br />
Newton MA<br />
2005 Carrera S<br />
Lev Tabenkin<br />
Natick MA<br />
1996 911<br />
Jim Tooley<br />
Dartmouth MA<br />
2006 911 C2S<br />
Mark Weissman<br />
Framingham MA<br />
2003 Boxster S<br />
Devon Yablonski<br />
Pascoag RI<br />
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